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EPSDT—Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment services for individuals under age twenty-one (21), who are covered by Medicaid. EQUITY VALUE—The current market value less any encumbrances (legal debts such as mortgages, loans, penalties, cost of sale, etc.) against the property as of the date of evaluation. ESSENTIAL FOR DAY-TO-DAY LIVING—As stated by the caretaker relative, the item is indispensable or necessary for the survival of the assistance unit. ESTOPPEL—A legal principle that when an individual represents a material fact to a second individual, and the second individual reasonably changes his or her position in reliance on the representation, the first individual may not deny that the condition or fact exists. All instances where estoppel may be an issue must be referred to the Office of Legal Affairs through Central Office policy specialist. EVIDENCE—Something that furnishes proof (a document or a statement attesting to the validity of a particular event). EXPANSION MEDICAID- The MAGI-based Adult Group (ACA Adult and ACA Adult Medicaid) covering individuals ages 19–64 with income 25% to 138% FPL who are not otherwise eligible for another Medicaid category. EX PARTE REVIEW—A review of household circumstances that is completed by the client service coordinator when a Medicaid program closes, or when other household circumstances change. The purpose of this review is to determine if the child/family qualifies for a different Medicaid program than currently open, or the one being closed. Current information, already contained in the case record, is used to complete this review. Additional or updated information is requested when needed. EXCLUDED RESOURCE—Any real or personal property that is not counted toward the general resource limitation. EXTRA PAYCHECK—A payment (earned income) in addition to the usual number of payments made in a month. Extra paychecks are received four times a year for people paid on a weekly basis and twice a year for people paid every other week. F FBDE—Full Benefit Dual Eligible FC—Foster Care FICA—Federal Insurance Compensation Act FMA—Family Medicaid FMV—Fair Market Value FAIR HEARING—An opportunity for any person whose claim for assistance has been denied, or who had other negative action taken on their case, to present convincing evidence to reverse the original decision. Another interested party to the benefits, such as a medical provider, may also request a fair hearing. FAIR MARKET VALUE (FMV) - The gross amount of money that the sale of property would bring on the open market in the community where the property is located. Encumbrances do not affect FMV. FAMILY CAREGIVER – An adult family member or other individual who has a significant relationship with, and who provides care within a broad range of assistance to, a dependent child or disabled individual.