institutionalized spouse
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
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;
Source
- 2013–present42 U.S.C. § 1396RThe Public Health and Welfare · Treatment of income and resources for certain institutionalized spouses · in this section
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;
but does not include any such individual who is not likely to meet the requirements of subparagraph (A) for at least 30 consecutive days.
Source
- 1994–201742 U.S.C. § 1396RThe Public Health and Welfare · Treatment of income and resources for certain institutionalized spouses · in this section