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Continuous Period of Institutionalization – A period of residence in a medical institution and/or nursing facility of at least 30 consecutive days. Therapeutic visits during this period will be allowed. Cost Effective (Estate Recovery) – When the amount which can be recovered from an estate is greater than the cost of recovery. Covered Service – Servicewhich is within the scope of the Arkansas Medicaid Program. Current Market Value – The amount for which property can be expected to sell on the open market. Deductible – The amount the individual must pay toward covered benefits before Medicare, Medicaid or insurance payment can be made for additional benefits. Deeming – When a portion of the ineligible spouse or ineligible parent(s) income is given to the eligible spouse or eligible child(ren) and all are residing in the same household. Dependent Family Member (AABD related)– Includes minor (under age 18) or dependent (age 18 or over) children, dependent parents, or dependent siblings (including half-brothers and half-sisters) of the IS or CS who live in the home of the CS. To qualify as a dependent, an individual must be claimed on the income tax return of the IS or CS as a dependent, which must be verified by viewing the tax return. Deprivation – When a child is not receiving parental support or care by reason of unemployment, death, continued absence from the home or physical or mental incapacity of a parent.

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Medical Services – Glossary

MS Manual 01/01/24

Continuous Period of Institutionalization – A period of residence in a medical institution and/or nursing facility of at least 30 consecutive days. Therapeutic visits during this period will be allowed. Cost Effective (Estate Recovery) – When the amount which can be recovered from an estate is greater than the cost of recovery. Covered Service – Servicewhich is within the scope of the Arkansas Medicaid Program. Current Market Value – The amount for which property can be expected to sell on the open market. Deductible – The amount the individual must pay toward covered benefits before Medicare, Medicaid or insurance payment can be made for additional benefits. Deeming – When a portion of the ineligible spouse or ineligible parent(s) income is given to the eligible spouse or eligible child(ren) and all are residing in the same household. Dependent Family Member (AABD related)– Includes minor (under age 18) or dependent (age 18 or over) children, dependent parents, or dependent siblings (including half-brothers and half-sisters) of the IS or CS who live in the home of the CS. To qualify as a dependent, an individual must be claimed on the income tax return of the IS or CS as a dependent, which must be verified by viewing the tax return. Deprivation – When a child is not receiving parental support or care by reason of unemployment, death, continued absence from the home or physical or mental incapacity of a parent.

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