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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Acronyms, Forms, and Glossary

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Acronyms, Forms, and Glossary

GLOSSARY The following is a list of terms commonly found throughout the West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual (IMM), and their definitions. Additionally, the chapter(s) in which the terms are found are included. Term Definition Chapter (s) 36-Month Period (ABAWD Only) A fixed period for all individuals regardless of client’s status or the county or state of residence. 3 ABAWD ABAWD (Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents) is a population of individuals who are age 18 or older but not yet age 65. An individual who turns 18 becomes an ABAWD in the month following their birthday. An individual is no longer an ABAWD in the month of their 65th birthday. 1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17 ABLE Account A tax-free saving account set-up for individuals with disabilities to be used for qualified disability expenses such as, but not limited to, education, transportation, housing, medical, dental care, community-based supports services, employment training and assistive technology. 4, 5, 7, 10, 24 Accessibility of Assets A client may not have access to certain assets. In order to be considered an asset, the asset must be owned by, or available to, the client. If the client cannot legally dispose of the asset, it is not treated as an asset. 5 Additional Three- Month Period (ABAWD Only) Three consecutive months of SNAP benefits after regaining eligibility by fulfilling the ABAWD work requirement. 3 Adjusted Gross Income The amount of taxable income of a household minus specific deductions allowed under federal law. See Section 4.7 for instructions on calculating adjusted gross income. 4 Administrative Redetermination A redetermination process occurring without active participation by the client for Medicaid Groups and the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP). This process is designed to occur electronically or by a pre- populated form, rather than requiring the completion of a blank application. 4 Administrative Terminal EBT vendor system used to inquire into EBT account information. 1