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81 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 4: Glossary and acronyms (07/2026) SLF Specialized Living Facility A facility which provides identifiable services designed to meet the needs of persons in specific target groups which exist as the result of a problem, condition or dysfunction resulting from a physical disability or behavioral disorder and require more than basic services of other established programs. SLMB Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary These individuals are entitled to Medicare Part A, have income greater than 100% Federal Poverty Level (FPL), but less than 120% FPL. Medicaid pays their Medicare Part B premiums only. SNAP NED Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, No Earned Income, Elderly, or Disabled Customers are eligible for 24-month certification if they are determined to have no earned income and all adults in the filing group meet the SNAP definition of elderly or disabled. SNR Special needs rate Pertaining to ERDC, the Special Needs Rate (SNR) is for children who require a higher level of care than usually required for their age due to physical, behavioral, intellectual, or mental health disability. Soft pend A request for information when eligibility is determined, and benefits can be issued with conditions applying to the certification timeframe. Spark rating Rating scale used to identify child care programs that either meet, exceed or excel in essential standards that support quality learning for children. SPL Service priority level A system of measuring an individual’s care needs based on their ability to complete activities of daily living (ADLs). SPPC State Plan Personal Care Services for OHP Plus recipients who are 18 years and older that have a physical or cognitive impairment requiring personal care assistance to remain in their home. SPPC services are provided by a homecare worker or In-Home Care Agency and are limited to 270 hours per calendar year for each eligible individual. Spouse An individual who is legally married to another individual under: (a) The statutes of the state where the marriage occurred; (b) The common law of the state in which two individuals previously resided while meeting the requirements for common law marriage in that state; or (c) The laws of a country in which two individuals previously resided while meeting the requirements for legal marriage in that country. SSA Social Security Administration The Federal agency which assigns social security numbers; administers the retirement, survivors, death and disability insurance programs known as Social Security. The SSA also administers the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. SSA rep payee Person authorized as a represented payee for someone else's Social Security benefits.