Acronyms Flashcards
ABAWDS
Able bodied adults without dependents(children).
APHSA
American public human services association (formerly APWA)
APWA
American public welfare association
AR
Authorized representative
BE
Best estimate
BENDEX
Beneficiary data exchanges
BIA
Bureau of Indian affairs
CHAP
The child health assurance program.
COLA
Cost of living adjustment.
CSEP
Child support enforcement program.
CST
Custodial parent.
CSV
Cash surrender value.
CWS
Child welfare services (aka DCFS- Division of Child and Family Services.)
DAC
Disaster Assistance Center.
DAG
Deputy Attorney General.
DDS
Data Development Systems.
DETR
Department of Employment,Training and Rehabilitation.
DHCFP
Division of Health Care Financing and Policy.
DoIT
Department of Information Technology.
DRA
Deficit Reduction Act.
DWSS
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, previously referred to as Nevada State Welfare Division.
E&T
Employment and Training.
EAP
Energy Assistance Program.
EBT
Electronic Benefit Transfer.
EBT ARU
Electronic Benefit Transfer Automated Response Unit.
EITC
Earned Income Tax Credits.
EM
Emergency Medical assistance.
EPSDT
Periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment of TANF-eligible children (this program is known as the Healthy Kids Program.)
FAME
Food Stamp, AFDC, Medicaid and Employment and Training programs.
FAMIS
Family Assistance Management Information System.
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FMV
Fair Market Value.
FNS
Food & Nutrition Service.
FPL
Federal Poverty Level.
FPP
Family Preservation Program.
HOH
Head of Household.
HUD
Housing and Urban Development.
I&R
Investigations and Recovery.
IA
Interim Assistance.
ICI Number
Individual Case Identifier.
IDA
Individual Development Account.
IFG
Indian General Assistance.