CHC-MCO:
Community HealthChoices managed care organization; These are the health insurance plans that will be responsible for the physical health care and LTSS of their enrolled participants.
CNA:
Comprehensive Needs Assessment, assesses a Participant’s physical health, behavioral health, social, psychosocial, environmental, caregiver, LTSS, and other needs as well as preferences, goals, housing, and informal supports.
AAA:
Area Agency on Aging; These agencies provide and/or coordinate services to help older adults.
Applicants:
Individuals who are applying for or re-applying for Medicaid, long-term services and supports and any other benefits DHS offers.
CHC-MCO:
Community HealthChoices managed care organization; These are the health insurance plans that will be responsible for the physical health care and LTSS of their enrolled participants.
DHS:
The state Department of Human Services (formerly known as the Department of Public Welfare).
Dual Eligible:
An individual who receives both Medicare and Medicaid. In CHC, that includes individuals with Medicare Part A and/or Part B and Part D.
FED:
Functional Eligibility Determination; the questions asked to determine if an individual is clinically eligible for a nursing facility.
HCBS:
Home- and community-based services (also called waiver services). Supports and services beyond those covered by Medicaid to enable an individual to remain in a community setting rather than be admitted to a long-term care facility, such as a nursing home.
IEB:
Independent Enrollment Broker; An agency hired by the state to help people with the eligibility and enrollment process for CHC, HCBS and nursing homes.