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55 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 4: Glossary and acronyms (07/2026) ACP Address Confidentiality Program The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is a free mail forwarding service through Oregon Department of Justice. It helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking shield their physical address. Action A termination, suspension, denial, or reduction of Medicaid or CHIP eligibility or covered services. Active renewal The renewal process for cases that are not processed via passive renewal. The active renewal notice contains a renewal letter and case summary, with the most current case information relevant to renewal. ADA American with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services. Adjusted income Countable income minus allowable deductions for the program (461-001- 0000) ADL Activities of daily living Eating, dressing, grooming, bathing, hygiene, mobility (ambulation and transfer), elimination (toileting, bowel and bladder management), cognition and behavior. Individuals are assessed for their ability (or inability) to perform these tasks and are assigned a Service Priority Level (SPL) based on the results. Adoption assistance Legal process of becoming a non-biological parent of a child or children AEN Assumed eligible newborn child A child born to an individual who is receiving Medicaid or CHIP benefits at the time of the birth is assumed eligible for medical benefits until the end of the month in which the child becomes one year old. The individual does not have to be continuously eligible for benefits in order for the child to receive the benefits. AFC Adult Foster Care A type of community-based care which provides room and board and 24- hour care and services for aged or disabled individuals 18 or older. The care is contracted to be provided in a home with five or fewer participants, See Chapter 411, Division 050 of the Oregon Administrative Rules for more information. Some providers can apply for a Limited Foster Care license, which contract to provide care to one specific individual. Agency The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human Services AML Authorized Medical Leave May occur when a caretaker leaves work for a temporary period of time for medical reasons, they may be eligible to continue to use child care (ERDC) benefits.