### Question
What does substantial beneficial interest mean?


### Answer
**Substantial beneficial interest** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 405*:

> not less than 5 percent of all beneficial interest in the policyholder

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 405*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

