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GLOSSARY

(MRG) COUNTABLE RESOURCES - Available resources which are not disregarded.

CUSTODIAL PARENT - Person with primary physical custody as granted by valid agreement between the parties or by court order or decree and with whom the child lives; may be parent, other relative, or someone else.

CUSTODY ORDER - Legal determination that establishes with whom a child shall live.

DEFAULT JUDGMENT - Decision made by the court when the defendant fails to respond.

DEFAULT ORDER - A child support order issued when the non-custodial parent fails to appear in court after having received a summons.

DELINQUENT SUPPORT- Also referred to as ARREARS - Support not paid on time or in full.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) - The Homeland Security Act of 2002 transferred INS functions to the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Immigration enforcement functions were placed within the Directorate of Border and Transportation Security (BTS), either directly, or under Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (which includes the Border Patrol and INS Inspections) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (which includes the enforcement and investigation components of INS such as Investigations, Intelligence, Detention and Removals).

DISABLED – “Disabled” has the same meaning given to such term in Section 1614 (a) (3) of the Social Security Act, which states that an individual shall be considered to be disabled if he is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.

DISABILITY - The inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.

DISABILITY REVIEW TEAM – Responsible to review the medical and vocational information to determine whether an individual meets the SSI definition of disabled and can be categorized as SSI-related. The State or local disability review team consists of a physician or psychological consultant, and another person who is qualified to interpret and evaluate medical reports to determine the individual’s capacity to perform work activities.

DISREGARDS OF INCOME - Income that is not considered in determining eligibility for Medicaid.