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Fact Based List:
Six Key Medicaid Definitions
Submitted By gmccalister, Created 10/28/2020 - 10:20
- HCBS: Home and Community-Based Services that are delivered in an individual's home or a community setting like an assisted living facility.
- Low-income: 138 percent of Federal poverty level.
- Insitutional/Formal setting: Things like a nursing home or an intermediate care facility for people with intellectual disabilities.
- ABD: TANF is a federal government program delivered on the state level. Each state receives a lump sum of money used to support single parents of dependent children on a time-limited basis.
- LTSS: Long-term services and supports are provided for Medicaid beneficiaries living with a chronic illness or a person with a disability.
- Waivers: States may decide to waive Medicaid regulations to serve certain populations with certain services.
Source: UnitedHealthcare Community & State, What is Medicaid? Defining Medicaid Language
Source URL: https://www.uhccommunityandstate.com/MedicaidMadeClear