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of the winnings allocated to the member of the SNAP household will be counted toward the eligibility determination.

LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)--The program that provides payment for part of winter energy bills for income-eligible persons. Payments are usually made directly to local utility companies or vendors. LUMP SUM PAYMENT--Earned or unearned income received on a non-recurring (one-time) basis. It is considered as a resource in the month received. M MA--Medical Assistance MCA--Montana Codes Annotated MANAGEMENT EVALUATION (ME)--An evaluation procedure used to determine if State and local agencies are administering and operating Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) programs in accordance with program and civil rights regulations and requirements. MASS CHANGES--Certain changes imposed by the Federal or State government which may affect the entire caseload or significant portions of the caseload (SNAP 1501-2). MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INCOME STANDARDS--The highest monthly net income a household may have and be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). MEDICAID--The program for the payment of covered medical expenses for persons who are eligible. MEDICALLY NEEDY--An individual or family otherwise eligible for medical assistance but whose income is above the limits allowed for the categorically eligible. MIGRANT--A person who moves on a regular basis to find work in harvesting crops or other agricultural activities. MINOR CHILDREN--Children under 18 years of age who are under the parental control of an adult household member. MONTANA ACCESS CARD--A plastic debit card the participant uses to access his/her SNAP benefits that have been transferred to their EBT account. N NATIONAL ACCURACY CLEARINGHOUSE (NAC)—An intestate interface designed to prevent dual participation (receiving benefits in multiple states) in the SNAP program. NADA--National Automobile Dealers Association. A guide used to determine vehicle values.