### Question
What does special needs individual mean?


### Answer
**Special needs individual** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*:

> an MA eligible individual who—


(i) is institutionalized (as defined by the Secretary)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Medicare+Choice Program**

