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Sibling - each of two or more children or offspring having one of both parents in common, through blood relationship or adoption. Special Enrollment Period - a period during which a qualified individual or enrollee who experiences certain qualifying events may enroll in, or change enrollment in, a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) through the exchange outside of the initial and annual open enrollment periods. Spousal Support - alimony or maintenance support for a spouse or former spouse. State Data Exchange (SDX) - SSI information received from Social Security. State Online Query (SOLQ) - a real-time online access to SSA's Social Security Number (SSN) verification service and retrieval of Title II and/or Title XVI data. SOLQ enables Nevada to rapidly obtain information needed to qualify individuals for programs. State Supplementary Payment (SSP) - funds paid in addition to the federal SSI payment. SSP amounts differ from state to state. State Wage Information Collection Agency (SWICA) - unemployment compensation and/or quarterly wage reporting; this data has been determined to be effective and timely in providing employment related income and eligibility data. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - a needs-based benefit administered by the Social Security Administration providing monthly income to certain aged, blind, and disabled individuals. Tax Dependent - has the same meaning as the term “dependent”, an individual for whom another individual claims a deduction for a personal exemption under section 151 of the Internal Revenue Code for a taxable year. Term Life Insurance - life insurance with no cash or loan value. Terminated - terminology used for stopping benefits. Termination Month - the last month in which DWSS issued a Medicaid benefit. Third-Party - person or organization outside of the household. Third-Party Liability (TPL) - a source of payment for medical expenses other than the recipient or DWSS. Transitional Medicaid (TM) - Medicaid insurance coverage extended for a maximum of 12 months after termination of certain Medicaid cases because of new or increased earnings. Tribal Marriage - marriages conducted under the provisions of the laws established by each Tribe. These marriages are legally recognized in Nevada. Trust - property held by one person for the benefit of another. All trusts are sent to the Chief of Eligibility and Payments for evaluation. Division of Welfare and Supportive Services DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS Medical Assistance Manual DEFINITIONS AND USE OF TERMS MTL 10/24 Nov 24 A-200