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56 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 4: Glossary and acronyms (07/2026) APD Aging and People with Disabilities A division of ODHS that provides services to seniors and people with physical and intellectual disabilities. It is comprised of 52 local offices in 16 districts; 35 offices are administered by the state and 16 are administered by AAAs. Services and programs include Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC); Adult Protective Services (APS); Disability Determination Services; Community Services and Supports Unit; Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Programs); General Assistance; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs; Medicaid Long-Term Care Services and Supports; Older Americans Act; Oregon Home Care Commission (OHCC); Oregon Project Independence (OPI); Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit (SOQ). Applicant An individual who is seeking an eligibility determination for themselves or someone for whom they are applying through an application submission or a transfer from another agency, insurance affordability program, or the FFM. Application number ONE case term for the unique identification number assigned to an application received. Application numbers are converted to a Case number once the case has been created within ONE. APS Adult Protective Services An APD agency that provides protection and intervention for older adults and adults with physical disabilities who are unable to protect themselves from harm and neglect. APTC Advance Premium Tax Credit Advance payments of the premium tax credit, which means payment specified in section 36B of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that are provided on an advance basis to an eligible individual enrolled in a QHP through an Exchange in accordance with sections 1402 and 1412 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For Oregonians, the FFM determines the amount, if any, of the APTC an individual is eligible for. Arrearages Something unpaid and overdue. ARU Automatic response unit Customer service unit for EBT where individuals can check their benefit balance and review their last 10 transactions; or transfer to a customer service representative to report a card lost, stolen or damaged or to request other assistance. Assumed eligibility An individual is deemed to be eligible for a period of time based on receipt of another program benefit and condition, or because of another individual’s eligibility. SSI recipients and those with 1619(b) status are assumed eligible for OSIPM. SSI recipients who are enrolled in Medicare Part A are assumed eligible for QMB. AMT Authorized military transition ERDC program benefit that allows for child care usage (at the same level) for the purpose of family transition activities, work search, medical appointments and other activities needed for the caretaker returning from a military war zone to transition to civilian life.