Topic: Policy
Undocumented alien – is an individual who is not a United States citizen and does not have documents to verify he or she entered the country legally.
Verification or proof – is the use of third party information or documentation to confirm the accuracy of statements made by the household at application or review. Sources of verification include documents, collateral contacts, data exchange screens, or a field investigation. This term is used in many policy sections. For this reason, only the main […]
TFB – is an acronym for transitional food benefits. Policy regarding this term is located at: SNAP: 340:50-11-20. Scope; and 340:50-11-27. Changes after application and during the certification period
Transitional benefits – when a person becomes ineligible for TANF or SNAP, he or she is sometimes eligible for continued benefits for a specified period of time. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-1. Categories of eligibility. SNAP: 340:50-11-20. Scope; and 340:50-11-27. Changes after application and during the certification period. SoonerCare […]
Policy Links Regarding Transfer of Resources
Title XIX and XXI– the Federal legal base of the Medical Assistance program is vested in Titles XIX and XXI of the Federal Social Security Act. These titles are used throughout SoonerCare (Medicaid) rules. Policy regarding this term is located at: SSP: 340:15-1-4. State Supplemental Payment plan; and 340:15-1-5. State Supplemental Payment. SoonerCare (Medicaid): 317:35-1-1. […]
Time limits – a case action must be completed within a certain time frame. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-3-1. Application process; 340:40-9-2. Case changes; 340:40-10-2. Client, worker, and provider electronic benefit transfer (EBT) responsibilities; and 340:40-13-5. Child care provider contracts. Public Assistance Procedures (all programs): 340:65-3-2.1. Counting days for […]
Third party – a third party is someone other than the client or a member of the household. A third party may make payments for a client, be responsible for medical claims, be a collateral contact, or report information about the client. The client may also receive payments for a third party or make payments […]
Verified upon receipt – the term means the information is not questionable and the provider is the primary source of the information.
Termination – means to close benefits or stop debt collection. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-5. Resources, residence, and citizenship; 340:40-7-8. Defining the need factor for child care benefits; 340:40-9-1. Review of child care eligibility; 340:40-9-2. Case changes; 340:40-9-3. Notices regarding child care eligibility. Public Assistance Procedures (SSP & TANF): […]