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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) Emergency Being without or in immediate danger of being without a basic necessity, such as food, shelter, heat, etc., and having no available resources with which to obtain it. 20 Employment A situation in which a wage, salary or commission is paid to an individual for services rendered. The employer usually takes the responsibility for withholding income taxes and FICA taxes from the wages. However, if this is not done, the employee may pay these taxes himself without affecting his status as an employee. The employer controls such things as hours worked, what is done and where the work is located. 4 Endowment for Perpetual Care A contract for care and maintenance of a grave site. 5 English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) The use or study of English by speakers with different native languages. 15, 18 Equity Value The CMV, less any legal debts, such as mortgages, liens, etc. This is determined by multiplying the amount of the installment payment by the number of payments left and subtracting this amount from the CMV. 5 Excepted Insurance Benefits Benefits that do not affect WVCHIP eligibility. 22 Excessive Home Equity This definition is used in the determination of eligibility for LTC for Medicaid. Excessive home equity can result in a denial of payment for LTC or waiver services when the equity in the homestead exceeds the current allowable maximum. This amount changes every year. A denial for excessive home equity is subject to the Undue Hardship Provision. 5 Excluded Assets which are not considered when determining asset eligibility. 5 Excluded by Law An individual specifically excluded from the AG by Federal or State law. 4 Exclusion Income or assets that are treated as if they do not exist. 4