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358 Negative Case Error Rate An estimate of the proportion of denied, suspended, or terminated cases where the household was incorrectly denied, suspended, or terminated. This estimate will be expressed as a percentage of completed negative quality control reviews excluding all results from cases processed by SSA personnel or participating in a demonstration project identified by FNS as having certification rules that are significantly different from standard requirements. Net Income Gross income minus allowable deductions. Non-Citizen Any person not a citizen or national of the United States (Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), §101) or a person who is not an inhabitant or national of the United States or a particular country. Non-Citizen National A person born in an outlying possession of the U.S. (e.g. American Samoa or Swain's Island) on or after the date the U.S. acquired the possession, or a person whose parents are U.S. non-citizen nationals. All U.S. citizens are U.S. nationals; however, not every U.S. national is a U.S. citizen. Non-immigrant A non-citizen temporarily admitted to the United States for a specific purpose other than permanent residence (i.e. tourism, study, or temporary work); or foreign national entering the United States for a limited time and specific purpose, has a set duration and is limited to the activities authorized by their specific visa category. Non Means-tested Programs in which benefits to individuals and families do not depend on the household’s income. An individual’s income is used to determine only the amount of benefits received. Non-recurring Not occurring again or happening often or periodically. Notice of Missed Interview (NOMI) A notice that must be sent to a SNAP household if the household misses its scheduled interview. Over-issuance The amount by which SNAP benefits issued to a SNAP household exceeds the amount it was eligible to receive. Overpayment Error Rate The percentage of the value of all SNAP allotments issued in a fiscal year that are either: (1) Issued to SNAP households that fail to meet basic program eligibility requirements, or (2) Overissued to eligible SNAP households.