Definitions
In this section:
(1)#
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.
(1)(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
(1)(B)#
is married to a spouse who is not in a medical institution or nursing facility;
(2)#
The term “community spouse” means the spouse of an institutionalized spouse.