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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) sleeping accommodation for human beings, such as a vehicle, a hallway, a bus station, a lobby or similar places. Homeless Meal Provider A homeless meal provider is a public or private non-profit establishment, such as, but not limited to, a soup kitchen or temporary shelter which is approved by the State and feeds homeless persons. 16 Homestead Property The dwelling and land on which the dwelling rests, which is not separated by intervening property owned by others. This property does not have to be part of the original purchase. This includes the life estate interest, when it is the life estate holder’s home. 5 Illegal Noncitizen A foreign national who either entered the U.S. without inspection, entered with fraudulent documentation, or who, after entering legally as a nonimmigrant, violated status and remained in the U.S. without authorization. See the definition for undocumented noncitizen, which is one type of illegal noncitizen. 5 Immediate Family The SSI-Related Medicaid individual’s immediate family includes: parents, or adoptive parents; minor or adult children, including minor or adoptive- and step- children; siblings, including adoptive- and step-siblings. Immediate family also includes the spouse of the above relatives. 5 Immigrant A noncitizen who has been lawfully afforded the privilege of residing permanently in the U.S. with the right to eventually obtain citizenship. This status allows authorization for work and entitlement benefits. See the definitions for lawful permanent resident noncitizen and permanent resident noncitizen, which are terms used interchangeably with immigrant. 15 Immigration Status The legal status conferred on a noncitizen by immigration laws. 15 Immigration Status Verifier (ISV) A USCIS employee who performs secondary verification duties at the local File Control Offices. 15 Incentive Payment An allowance paid for participation in or successful completion of a training program, or an additional benefit paid. 4