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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Section Seven: Acronyms and Definitions Intake, Operations & Policy Manual

Program Year 2026 89 SPF Single Parent Female SPM Single Parent Male SS Social Security SSA Social Security Administration SSB Social Security Benefits SSD Social Security Disability SSI Supplemental Security Income SSN/SYSID Social Security Number/System ID TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TBA Tenant Based Assistance T&TA Training and Technical Assistance U Unknown UI Unemployment Insurance UYA University Year of Action VA Veterans Administration VM Voice Mail VISTA Volunteers In Service to America WAP Weatherization Assistance Program WC Workers Compensation WIA Workforce Investment Act WIC Women, Infant, Children WRK Work WX Weatherization Definitions Application Received Date – The date the application was received from the client to the agency for processing. Authorization Form – The official term for an energy assistance application. The term may be used interchangeably with energy assistance application form. Boarder – A roomer/boarder is a person who rents a room from the building owner. A roomer/boarder does not have a separate site address from other occupants of the building—however, a roomer/boarder does not share in providing, or being provided for, the necessities of life (e.g. food, living costs) with other residents of the structure. Caregiver/Personal Care Attendant – An attendant is a person who works during the day and/or lives at the residence. Both types of attendants may be paid for by any of