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DLI—Department of Labor and Industry DOR—Department of Revenue DPHHS—Department of Public Health and Human Services DEBIT CARDS—Prepaid or electronic funds deposit account where the individual has access to available funds (including, but not limited to Direct Express, Walmart Debit cards, prepaid credit cards, etc.). The card owner can login to an online account or call the company to check their balance, view transactions and view record history. DEEMED HOUSEHOLD –For ACA/Family: The deemed person plus their dependents living in the home who are not included in the Medicaid filing unit. Dependents who are included in either the filing unit or assistance unit cannot be included in the deemed household. DEEMING—Considering a portion of income and resources of one person as the income and resources of a second person, whether actually available or contributed. DEPENDENT CHILD— child who is: 1. under age 19; and 2. living with an adult (age 19 or older) caretaker. The caretaker may or may not be a specified relative. 3. If a dependent child is under the age of 14, their parent or guardian may be exempt (excluded) from certain community engagement or work requirements. A minor child who is living independently, and not with a parent or stepparent adult caretaker, is not considered a dependent child. However, if the child is under age 19, they are still considered a minor child for Family-related Medicaid purposes. DISABILITY—The physical and/or mental impairment of an individual, based on criteria set out in Social Security Administration eligibility rules. The impairment may be either temporary or permanent. DISABLED—Permanently and totally disabled as determined by either Social Security Administration or MEDS, according to Social Security disability criteria. DISABLED STUDENT—A disabled individual who is under age 22, and who is in a college or university at least 8 hours per week, or in grades 7-12 for at least 12 hours per week, or in a training course preparing for a paying job for at least 12 hours per week (15 hours if shop practice is involved), or for less time than indicated for reasons beyond the student‘s control such as illness, the nature of his/her disability, or lack of transportation. DISREGARD—A dollar amount designated for a specific purpose which is deducted from the filing unit’s income. ABD: $65 and ½ of earned income, legally obligated child support payment. ACA: A 5% disregard that is deducted from the filing unit’s gross income. Family Medically Needy: $200 plus 25% of remaining earned income, dependent care and legally obligated child support. No disregards are allowed if GMI test is failed DIVIDEND A share of profits received by a stockholder or by a policyholder in a mutual insurance society.