2010 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
Article 2. Definitions

12050.  For the purposes of this chapter:
   (a) The term "aged, blind or disabled individual" means an
individual who is 65 years or older, or is blind, or is disabled.
   (b) "Aged" means an individual who is 65 years of age or older.
   (c) An individual shall be considered "blind" as defined in
Section 1614 of Part A of Title XVI of the Social Security Act.
   (d) An individual shall be considered disabled as defined in
Section 1614(a) of Part A of Title XVI of the Social Security Act.




12051.  "Income" means both earned and unearned income as defined on
October 30, 1972 in Part A of Title XVI of the Social Security Act,
except as otherwise specifically provided.



12052.  "Resources" means resources as defined on October 30, 1972
in Part A of Title XVI of the Social Security Act, except as
otherwise specifically provided.



12053.  An applicant's share of his spouse's community property
income is defined as the income which is community property subject
to the direction and control of the applicant, except for the
earnings of his or her spouse.


12054.  "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of Health
and Human Services.