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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Abbreviations/Acronyms/Definitions
Issued May 27, 2022 Page 3 of A-100 Replacing January 28, 2022 Revised/added text indicated by underscore Deleted text indicated by “*” CARES – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
CAU – Centralized Appeals Unit
CC – Children’s Choice Waiver
CCN - Card Control Number
CCW – Community Choices Waiver
CD - Certificate of Deposit
CDC – Centers for Disease Control
CHAMP – Child Health and Maternal Program
CHAMPUS – Civilian Health and Medical Program of the United Services
CHIP – Children’s Health Insurance Program
CHIPRA – Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
CID – Community Integration Development
CLI – Certified Language International
CMO – Children’s Medicaid Option
CMS – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
COA – Code of Admission
COBRA – Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
COLA – Cost-of-Living Adjustment
CPT – Current Procedural Terminology code
CRP – Comprehensive Resettlement Plan
CS – Community Spouse
CSoC – Coordinated System of Care