### Question
What is the definition of institutionalized individual?


### Answer
The definition of **institutionalized individual** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1396p*:

> an individual who is an inpatient in a nursing facility, who is an inpatient in a medical institution and with respect to whom payment is made based on a level of care provided in a nursing facility, or who is described in section 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) of this title

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

