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Social Security Administration. A federal agency which administers the SSI, OASDI, and Medicare programs. SSDI Social Security Disability Insurance. A benefit to disabled or blind individuals who have contributed to the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA). SSI Supplemental Security Income. A program based on financial need operated by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly income to low income people who are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled. SSI-E Supplemental Security Income Exceptional Expense SSN Social Security number SSP State Supplementary Payment Subsidized Guardianship A long-term placement option for children in out-of-home care. Caretakers willing to become permanent legal guardians for children in out-of-home care receive monthly subsidized guardianship payments, similar to foster care payments. SWICA State Wage Information Collection Agency TB Tuberculosis TPL Third Party Liability. The obligation a third party (not Wisconsin Medicaid or the Medicaid member) has to pay the bills for a Medicaid member’s medical services. UC Unemployment Compensation UIB Unemployment Insurance Benefits USCIS