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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED MEDICAID MANUAL

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DEFINITIONS

30 REISSUED 03/01/11 – CHANGE NO. 03-11 (III.) Substantiate --- Verification of information alleged by the applicant/ recipient/representative.

Supplemental Payments/Issuance --- An additional payment/issuance due to increased needs of the budget unit after the regular payment has been authorized.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) --- A Federal assistance program administered by the Social Security Administration for aged, blind, and disabled persons under Title XVI of the Social Security Act to guarantee a certain level of income. SSI recipients have contributed nothing or not enough to the Social Security System to be able to receive benefits on their own accounts. Support Payments --- Money paid by an absent parent.

Suspected Fraud --- Basis for belief that an intentional misrepresentation may have occurred.

Tax Value --- The latest tax value of property assessed by the county tax office.

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)--- The federal block grant that funds the Work First Family Assistance (WFFA) program.

Tenancy-in-Common --- Ownership of an undivided share of property with two or more owners who were not married to each other at the time the property was gained.

Tenancy by Entirety --- Property owned by a married couple with the rights of survivorship.

Tentative Decision --- A preliminary decision.

Terminated Case --- When assistance has been previously terminated.

Termination --- The ending of specific benefits.

Third Party Liability --- See Right of Recovery.

Third Party Recovery --- Recovery of all or part of a recipient's medical cost from a responsible source such as private insurance.

Thrifty Food Plan --- A USDA determined cost of diet for persons of different ages upon which Food and Nutrition services are determined.

Time Standard --- The requirement to process an action within a specified time.

Timely Notice --- A written notice to inform the recipient of intended action.

Tips --- Gratuities or sums of money in excess of $20 per month given voluntarily for services rendered.

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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED MEDICAID MANUAL

MA-200

DEFINITIONS

30 REISSUED 03/01/11 – CHANGE NO. 03-11 (III.) Substantiate --- Verification of information alleged by the applicant/ recipient/representative.

Supplemental Payments/Issuance --- An additional payment/issuance due to increased needs of the budget unit after the regular payment has been authorized.

Suspected Fraud --- Basis for belief that an intentional misrepresentation may have occurred.

Tax Value --- The latest tax value of property assessed by the county tax office.

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)--- The federal block grant that funds the Work First Family Assistance (WFFA) program.

Tenancy-in-Common --- Ownership of an undivided share of property with two or more owners who were not married to each other at the time the property was gained.

Tenancy by Entirety --- Property owned by a married couple with the rights of survivorship.

Tentative Decision --- A preliminary decision.

Terminated Case --- When assistance has been previously terminated.

Termination --- The ending of specific benefits.

Third Party Liability --- See Right of Recovery.

Third Party Recovery --- Recovery of all or part of a recipient's medical cost from a responsible source such as private insurance.

Thrifty Food Plan --- A USDA determined cost of diet for persons of different ages upon which Food and Nutrition services are determined.

Time Standard --- The requirement to process an action within a specified time.

Timely Notice --- A written notice to inform the recipient of intended action.

Tips --- Gratuities or sums of money in excess of $20 per month given voluntarily for services rendered.