### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define community spouse?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*, **community spouse** is defined as:

> the spouse of an institutionalized spouse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

