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Quality Control (QC) (also known as PRE - Program Review and Evaluation) - DWSS staff who conduct and complete federally-mandated reviews and report their findings to policy-setting officials and the federal government. This unit also participates in training activities and corrective action to ensure program integrity is maintained for the programs administered by the Nevada State Division of Welfare and Supportive Services. Questionable Information - information that could be considered contradictory or incomplete. Railroad Retirement - the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is an agency of the United States government administering a social insurance program providing retirement benefits to railroad workers. The RRB serves U.S. railroad workers and their families, and administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits. Railroad workers do not pay money into Social Security, nor do they receive Social Security benefits. In connection with the retirement program, the RRB has administrative responsibilities for railroad workers’ Medicare coverage. Real Property - land and any improvements on it. Redetermination (RD) - a review or redetermination of Medicaid eligibility which is required annually. Reinstatement - term used regarding the process of reinstating cases that were denied/terminated. Residential Treatment Centers (RTC) - specialize in treating children with conduct, personality and emotional disorders, depression, hyperactivity, academic failure, and/or mild learning disabilities. In some situations, Medicaid can help pay for detox, addiction medications and inpatient treatment centers. Resources - assets, both real and personal, which an individual owns and can, apply, either directly or by sale, to meet basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and medical costs. Retirement, Survivor, Disability Insurance (Title II) (RSDI) - benefits administered by the Social Security Administration based on funds paid into the Social Security system. Benefits administered under Title II are not based on need. Review - an optional case evaluative review by the case manager, supervisor, manager or investigations, based on reported/unreported changes, other customer circumstances, a future action date for updating purposes, etc. Rights and Responsibilities - Instructions to the customer about their rights and responsibilities and associated penalties. These instructions are located on the application form/addendum. Royalty - a payment to an individual for permitting another to use or market his property (such as mineral rights, patents, or copyrights). Seamless Case - a case consisting of more than one program. Self-employment Income - earned or unearned income available from one's own business, trade, or profession rather than from an employer. Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Medical Assistance Manual DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS MTL 10/24 Nov 24 DEFINITIONS AND USE OF TERMS A-200