institutionalized spouse
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United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 1396R — in this section (6 versions over time)
The term “institutionalized spouse” means an individual who—
(A) is in a medical institution or nursing facility or who (at the option of the State) is described in section 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) of this title, and
(B) is married to a spouse who is not in a medical institution or nursing facility;