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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 07/2016

GLOSSARY: SPECIAL DIET...

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STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCE A type of expense allowance available only to units that incur expenses for heating and/or cooling. The allowance covers heating, cooling, electricity, water, sewer, garbage, and phone expenses. For information on specific utility allowance amounts, see 0018.15 (Shelter Deductions).

STATE MEDICAL REVIEW TEAM (SMRT) People appointed by the COMMISSIONER to determine DISABILITY.

STATE VERIFICATION AND EXCHANGE SYSTEM (SVES) The electronic data exchange which verifies Social Security numbers in a monthly batch job. It initiates SDX and BENDEX data exchanges to verify Title II (RSDI) and Title XVI (SSI) benefit information. It initiates BEER data exchanges to verify wages, self- employment and federal pension earnings from federal tax returns.

STEPPARENT The spouse of a child's birth, adoptive, or legal parent.

STORED VALUE CARD (SVC) SNAP: The Stored Value Card or debit card is an option custodial parents have of an account to have their child’s support payment directly deposited into. The Stored value card has a VISA logo and can be used like a credit or debit card for purchases or at ATM’s. The only money on the SVC card is child support that has been deposited by the Minnesota Child Support Payment Center.

STRIKER An employee involved in a work stoppage, slowdown, or interruption of work, whether or not the employee voted for the strike.

STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT Compensation awarded as a result of a lawsuit which is paid over a period of time.

STUDENT EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUNDS State financial aid program for post-secondary students.

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Loans, grants, scholarships, and work study funds to be used for educational and living expenses while attending school.