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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Acronyms, Forms, and Glossary

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Acronyms, Forms, and Glossary

Term Definition Chapter (s) Document Noncitizen A noncitizen in the U.S. who is in possession of valid documents. See Section 15.2.3 for examples of valid documents. 15 Document Verification Request (Form G- 845) A form designed for use by entitlement benefit agencies to request secondary verification of noncitizen status from USCIS under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. This is used by the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) Coordinator for such requests to USCIS. 15 Earned Income Income of an individual which is derived, at least in part, from compensation for physical or mental activity as part of a trade or business. Earnings include gross income from employment and gross profit from self-employment. 4 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) An amount by which an individual’s federal income tax obligation is reduced or eliminated. When eligible for the EITC, an individual may receive a federal tax refund which exceeds the original amount withheld or he may receive monthly advance payments. 4 EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) EBT or the use of a card to access WV WORKS, CSI and DCA cash benefits, and SNAP benefits. 1, 4, 5, 10, 12, 11, 16 EBT Helpline The toll-free number through which the client may access the Interactive Voice Response Unit (IVRU) or CSR. 1 Elderly (SNAP and WV WORKS) Age 60 and over, for SNAP benefits and WV WORKS.

5 Elderly (Medicaid) Age 65 and over, for Medicaid. 5 Eligible Legalized Alien (ELA) A noncitizen who has been granted lawful temporary resident status under Section 245A or Section 210 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 and who may apply for permanent resident noncitizen status. 15 Eliminate the Emergency Delaying or preventing the emergency from occurring for a period of not less than 30 days from the date the vendor is made aware of and accepts the DOHS’s offer. 20 Emancipation Under West Virginia State law, emancipation occurs when: • A child has been declared emancipated by a court; or • A child marries. 3