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72 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 4: Glossary and acronyms (07/2026) MSP Medicare Savings Program These programs provide Medicaid benefits that are related to the receipt of Medicare benefits by paying the Medicare Part B premium for the customer. Depending on the benefit level, the customer may receive other benefits as well. Needy caretaker A caretaker relative who either must or chooses to be included in the need group for TANF. NIF Nursing facility personal incidental fund Personal incidental funds (PIF) are monies that service customers in a nursing facility allowed to use for personal items. NNCR Non-needy caretaker relative A caretaker relative other than a parent who chooses not to be included in the TANF need group. Non-applicant An individual not seeking an eligibility determination for themselves and is included in an applicant’s or beneficiary’s household to determine eligibility for the applicant or beneficiary. Non-citizen Has the meaning given the term “alien” as defined in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)) and includes any individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States, defined at 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22). Non-citizen sponsor A sponsor is a person who has helped an immigrant become a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) by signing an “affidavit of support.” Noncustodial Noncustodial parent is the parent who does not have primary custody of the child(ren). Nonexclusive Not restricted to the person, group, or area concerned. Non-expedited service A situation where the interview for benefits takes place as soon as possible but no later than the 20th day from the filing date. No requirement for speedy service. Non-MAGI Non-Modified Adjusted Gross Income Medical Medical Programs for individuals who are aged, blind or disabled. Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) are currently determining eligibility for the two Non-MAGI medical programs in Oregon. This will change when the state goes to ONE and all eligibility workers will be determining all programs. These programs are: • Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) available to customers who are receiving Medicare Part A or eligible to receive it. • Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM) available to customers who meet a Basis of Need (aged, blind or disabled.) Oregonians that eligible can receive one or both of these programs.