### Question
How is the term eligible individual defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible individual** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1320b* as the following:

> an individual who—


(A) has a social security account number,


(B) has attained age 25 or over, and


(C) has wages or net earnings from self-employment

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

