Topic: Policy
Work-eligible person – is defined as an adult or minor head-of-household included in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance unit.
Policy Links Regarding SSI-DCP
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLMB) – means individuals who, except for income, meet all of the eligibility requirements for QMBP eligibility and are enrolled in Medicare Part A. When approved for SLMB, Medicaid pays for the Medicare Part B premium. Policy regarding this term is located at: Public Assistance Procedures (SoonerCare): 340:65-3-1. Determination of eligibility; […]
Policy Links Regarding Specified Degree of Relationship
Special needs unit type or rate: a child care rate paid to child care providers in addition to the rate paid for a typical child for children meeting the definition of a child with disabilities. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities, 340:40-9-3. Notices regarding child care eligibility, […]
STAR status – a tiered system of quality and reimbursement known as “Reaching for the Stars” provides incentives for programs that meet the “star” criteria.
Special medical status – occurs in certain instances when an individual’s SSP benefit or TANF cash assistance closes and the individual or family remains eligible for medical benefits. For TANF, this occurs when the TANF cash assistance payment would be less than the $10 minimum TANF benefit or when the TANF benefit is frozen while […]
SDX – is an acronym for State Data Exchange System. This is a computer screen used to verify Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration.
State Work Incentive Program – is a program designed to assist in employing TANF participants into entry level positions in all branches of state government.
Policy Links Regarding Social Security Administration (SSA)