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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 4
West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 7 Chapter 4 Income
EXCLUDED BY LAW An individual specifically excluded from the AG by Federal or State law. EXCLUSION Income or assets that are treated as if they do not exist. FEDERAL DATA HUB (FDH) An electronic Federal data service through which the Department of Human Services (DOHS) will obtain information from federal agencies or other data sources such as the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Department of Treasury and Homeland Security. FEDERALLY FACILITATED MARKETPLACE (FFM) This term refers to a State or Federally Facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace and is also referred to as The Marketplace. It is a governmental agency or non-profit entity that makes Qualified Health Plans (QHP) available to qualified individuals. The Marketplace will allow individuals to: compare private health plans; obtain answers to questions about health coverage options; determine if they are eligible for tax credits for private insurance or health programs like Medicaid and WVCHIP; and enroll in a health plan that meets their needs. The Marketplace must have a consumer assistance function, including the navigator program. The Marketplace must provide for operation of a toll-free call center and must maintain an up-to-date Internet website. States must coordinate with the State or Federal Exchange to share eligibility date and eligibility determinations for applicants for Medicaid, WVCHIP or the Marketplace. GIFT CARD/CERTIFICATE Representation in paper form as a certificate or other device such as an electronic card that has a dollar value, a merchandise credit, or verification of value where the issuer has received payment for the full face value with the agreement that the card will be redeemed in the future for food, goods, services, credit, or money of at least an equal value. A gift card/certificate must be evaluated to determine if it can be used to purchase food or shelter and if there are any restrictions related to its use. GROSS INCOME The amount of monthly income received before any deductions. GROSS PROFIT The total gross income from self-employment, less the cost of producing the income. INCENTIVE PAYMENT An allowance paid for participation in or successful completion of a training program, or an additional benefit paid.