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The primary person and any individuals living in their household whose income and/or needs are considered when determining financial eligibility. Inclusion in the Test Group is determined by qualifying relationships and legal responsibility. CARES This system supports the Income Maintenance operations for DHS and DCF. CARES is used to determine eligibility, issue benefits, track premium payments, and manage support for BadgerCare Plus, EBD Medicaid, W-2, Child Care, and Work Programs. caretaker relative A caretaker who has a qualifying relationship to but no legal responsibility for the child under 19 under their care. CEN Continuously eligible newborn Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with the States to administer Medicaid and other programs. Formerly known as HCFA. Certification Period The period of time for which a member is eligible before the next renewal is due. Child Welfare Parent/Caretaker A parent or caretaker whose child has been temporarily removed from the home and is in the care of the child welfare system. To be eligible for enrollment in BC+ the Child Welfare Parent must be cooperating with a reunification plan. CHIP Children's Health Insurance Program CLTS Children's Long-Term Support COBRA Coverage A provision of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) which requires employers to allow former employees to continue coverage through the employer's group plan for 18 months after the employment has ended (29 months if the employee is disabled). In most cases, the former employee must pay the full cost of COBRA coverage. COFA Citizens of the Compact of Free Association