Page 1

1 Appendix 3300 Change #5-2016 October 1, 2016 APPENDIX 3300 Glossary Change #5-2016 October 1, 2016

3300.01 PROGRAMS

Program Name: Program Description:

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) CIP is a program which provides assistance to low-income families who are experiencing or in danger of experiencing a heating or cooling- related emergency.

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) LIEAP provides for a one-time cash payment to help eligible families pay their heating bills.

Medical Assistance Assistance (Medicaid, MA) A program to assist eligible aged, disabled, blind individuals, pregnant women, families and/or children with the cost of medical care under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

North Carolina Health Choice A publicly funded program that helps working parents provide health insurance for their children at either low or no cost.

SA Special Assistance (Domiciliary Care) Cash payments and medical assistance for eligible aged, disabled, and blind individuals residing in a domiciliary care facility.

SA Special Assistance (Certain Disabled) Cash payment only for individuals in a private living arrangement who meet the state’s definition of disability. (This program is not available in all counties.)

Work First Family Assistance (WFFA) A program which provides a money payment and medical assistance to certain relatives and children when the children have been deprived of parental support and care due to the death, physical or mental incapacity, continued absence of either parent from the home, or unemployment of one or both parents.

3300.02 DEFINITIONS

Term: Definition:

Absent Parent Any individual who does not have custody of a dependent child but is legally responsible for providing financial support for that dependent child.

Able-bodied Adult without Dependent (ABAWD) Physically and mentally fit individuals from the ages of 18 through 49, included in a Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) unit that does not include a person under age 18.

Automated Collection and Tracking System (ACTS) Comprehensive computer system that tracks activities and payments in the North Carolina Child Support Program and performs automated case activities to assist the caseworker.

Administrative Disqualification Hearing (ADH) A hearing initiated by the county department of social services to determine if an individual has committed an Intentional Program Violation (IPV).

Alien Any person who is not a citizen or native of the United States.

Alimony Court ordered financial support that is to be paid to one's former spouse.

Allotment The total value of food stamp benefits a household is authorized to receive each month.

Applicant An individual who applies for benefits for himself or on behalf of others.