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Policy Transmittal – a memo issued by DWSS Administration containing new or revised policy information. The policy changes are effective with the issuance of the PT until the next manual update can be made. Post-Medical (PM) - Medicaid coverage that is extended for four months after ineligibility for Medicaid is caused by receipt of spousal support. Postpartum Period - begins the month after the pregnancy ends, extends 12-months, then ends on the last day of the month in which the 12-month period ends. Power of Attorney - a written statement allowing one person to act for another person. A power of attorney may be authorized generally for the management of a special business or enterprise or more often specifically for the accomplishment of a particular transaction. There is no court involvement or supervision in the appointment. The statement does not have to be notarized. Standard or Non-Durable Power of Attorney - automatically becomes null and void when the appointing individual becomes incompetent. Durable Power of Attorney - continues in effect even when the appointing individual becomes incompetent. The power of attorney document should clearly specify if it is a durable power of attorney. Prepaid Burial Insurance - insurance that pays for a specific funeral arrangement. Also known as preneed plan or prepaid funeral agreement. Primary Care Network (PCN) - Medicaid enrolled health plan provider. Prior Medical - medical assistance available for 3 months prior to the current Medicaid application. Processing Time Limits - number of days the case manager has to complete a particular action. Prudent Person Principle - reasonable decision made by staff based on the best information available and common sense in a particular situation. Public Administrator (PA) - a county official named guardian to handle an incompetent person's affairs. Public Laws (P.L.) - Laws enacted by specific congressional acts. Qualified Health Plan (QHP) - a health plan that has in effect a certification that meets the standards described, issued or recognized by the exchange. Qualified Non-Citizen Sponsor - someone who signed or signs a legal affidavit or statement agreeing to support a non-citizen as a condition of their entry into the United States. This definition includes the sponsor's spouse who lives with them even if they were not married when the legal affidavit was signed. Division of Welfare and Supportive Services DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS Medical Assistance Manual DEFINITIONS AND USE OF TERMS MTL 10/24 Nov 24 A-200