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SNAP 0-4 Glossary A ABAWD--Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents ADH--Administrative Disqualification Hearing AFDC--Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Currently referred to as the TANF cash assistance program. APWA--American Public Welfare Association AREERA--Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 ARM--Administrative Rules of Montana ABLE BODIED—A person who is physically able to maintain employment. ACTIVE CASE--A household certified prior to or during the QC sample month and was issued SNAP benefits for the QC sample month. ACTIVE CASE ERROR RATE--An estimate of the proportion of cases with an error in the determination of eligibility or basis of issuance. This estimate is a percentage of the completed active QC reviews. ADEQUATE NOTICE---A notice received no later than either the date the resulting benefits are to be received or in place of the benefits (SNAP 1503-1). ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING--Any clear expression, oral or written, by the claimant or authorized representative to present his/her case to a higher authority. Any claimant who is aggrieved by an adverse action of the Department is entitled to an Administrative Hearing including all rights to review and appeal provided by the Administrative Hearing process. ADMINISTRATIVE MONTH--The month preceding the benefit month in which eligibility was determined and benefits issued for the benefit month. ADULT--Age 18 or older