Acronyms For Life And Health Insurance And Managed Care acronyms for Life, Accident health Insurance and Managed Care. LHSO, Limitedhealth Service Organization. MEWA, Multiple Employer welfare Arrangement. http://floridahealthinsurance.com/acronyms.htm
Extractions: Main Page - with a complete listing of carriers and plans Acronym Title ADA Americans with Disabilities Act (Federal Act) Accidental Death and Dismemberment ADB Accidental Death Benefit ADEA Age Discrimination in Employment Act (Federal Act) ADL Activities of Daily Living ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution APL Automatic Premium Loan APS Attending Physician's Statement ART Annually Renewable Term (Also YRT - yearly renewable term) Life Insurance ASO Administrative Services Only Cap Capitation CHAMPUS Health Insurance Program for Military Personnel (Now TRICARE) (Federal Program) CHIP Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (State Agency) CLU Chartered Life Underwriter CMS COB Coordination of Benefits COC Certificate of Coverage COLA Cost-Of-Living Adjustment COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (Federal Act) CPT Current Procedural Terminology (Procedure Codes) DME Durable Medical Equipment DO Doctor of Osteopath DOB Date of Birth DOS Date of Service DOL U.S. Department of Labor (Federal Agency) DRGs Diagnostic Related Groups DX Diagnosis Code EAP Employee Assistance Program EFT Electronic Funds Transfer EOB Explanation of Benefits EOI Evidence of Insurability EOMB Explanation of Medicare Benefits EPO Exclusive Provider Organization ERISA Employee Retirement Income Security Act (Federal Act) ESRD End Stage Renal Disease FCRA Fair Credit Reporting Act (Federal Act) FEHBP Federal Employees Health Benefits Program FMLA Family Medical Leave Act (Federal Act) GI Guaranteed Insurability Benefit (Life)
ICDDR,B Centre For Health And Population Research acronyms FPI Family Planning Inspector. FWA Family welfare Assistant. FWV Familywelfare Visitor. GoB Government of Bangladesh. HA health Assistant. http://www.icddrb.org/mch_r/acronyms.html
Benefits Essentials - The HR & Benefits Resource Center The following acronyms and abbreviations are often used by employers, benefits MEWA Multiple Employer welfare Arrangement. MHPA - The Mental health Parity Act. http://www.benefitsessentials.com/Lite/Resources/Acronyms.cfm
Extractions: email us about Special Introductory annual rates. News/Press Coverage The following acronyms and abbreviations are often used by employers, benefits and compensation professionals, human resources personnel, businesspeople, attorneys, accountants, third-party administrators, brokers and insurance carriers. They are presented here, along with their descriptions, for easy reference. AAP - Affirmative Action Plan AARP - American Association of Retired Persons ACRS - Accelerated Recovery Cost System ADA - The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADEA - Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 AFL-CIO - American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations AICPA - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants APR - Annual Percentage Rate ARM - Adjustable Rate Mortgage ASO - Administrative Services Only CCRS - Capital Cost Recovery System CD - Certificate of Deposit CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
LWVC JJinCA Dependency Appx E: Acronyms July 1998. acronyms. AACWA, Adoption Assistance and Child welfare Act. AFDC, Aidto Families with Dependent Children. CHDP, Child health and Disability Prevention. http://ca.lwv.org/jjds/acronyms.html
Extractions: Prepared by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund, Juvenile Justice Study Committee. July 1998. ACRONYMS AACWA Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act AFDC Aid to Families with Dependent Children AFDC-FC Aid to Families with Dependent Children in Foster Care AIM Access for Infants and Mothers Program CALWORKS CAPTA Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (1974) CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate CCS Partnership Cities, Counties, Schools Partnership CDF Children's Defense Fund CDSS California Department of Social Services CHDP Child Health and Disability Prevention CHIPP Childhood Injury Prevention Program CPS Child Protective Services CSW Children's Social Worker CWDA County Welfare directors Association CWRC Child Welfare Research Center at the University of California at Berkeley CWS Child Welfare Services CWS/CMS Child Welfare Services/Computer Management System DCFS Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family DHHS Federal Department of Health and Human Services DHS California Department of Health Services EPIC Emergency Preparedness and Injury Control Program EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment
DHS Long-Term Care Policy Abbreviations And Acronyms HEAP Home Energy Assistance Program. HEW US Department of health, Education,and welfare (now HHS). HHMA Home health medication aides. http://www.dhs.state.tx.us/providers/ltc-policy/abbreviations.html
Extractions: LTC Policy Home DHS Home Contact DHS Search DHS ... Z AAA : Area Agency on Aging AAC: Alzheimer's Advisory Committee ACALF: Advisory Committee on Assisted Living Facilities; formerly called the Advisory Committee on Personal Care Facilities ACT: Achieving Change for Texans; welfare reform program mandated by the Texas Legislature in 1995 Aged and Disabled services ADAC: Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AFC: Adult foster care AFDC: Aid to Families with Dependent Children; now called TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) AG's Office: Attorney General's Office AMH: Administrative Management Handbook ANH: Adopt-a-Nursing Home APHSA: American Public Human Services Association; formerly called APWA (American Public Welfare Association) APS: Adult Protective Services ARTS: Accounts Receivable Tracking System ATH: Automation and Telecommunications Handbook ATP: Authorization to participate (food stamps) A/V: Audio-visual AVR: Automated voice response top BBA: Balanced Budget Act BCU: Benefit Claims unit Bendex: Benefit Data Exchange BJN: Budgeted job number BJST: Basic job skills training BLT: Better Living for Texans program top CACFP: Child and Adult Care Food Program CAH: Contract Administration Handbook CAP: Community Action Program CARE: Community Alzheimer's Resources and Education CBA: Community Based Alternatives; previously called the Nursing Facility Waiver program
FEMA: List Of Acronyms/Abbreviations List Of acronyms/Abbreviations. Corps of Engineers HUD ..Department of Housingand Urban Development HWC ..health and welfare Canada IAEA http://www.app1.fema.gov/library/acronym.htm
Kansas SRS Abbreviations / Acronyms Abbreviations/acronyms. Used by the Kansas Department of Social and RehabilitationServices August 5, 1998 HEW, health, Education, and welfare. http://www.srskansas.org/Abbrev-Acron/abbre-acron_g-i.htm
Extractions: Abbreviations /Acronyms Used by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services August 5, 1998 A - B C D - F G - I J - K L - N O - Q R - S ... T - Y G Back to Top GA General Assistance GA-FC General Assistance - Foster Care GAL Guardian Ad Litem GAR General Assistance Reintegration GBH Group Boarding Home H Back to Top HCBS Home and Community Based Services HCBS/FE HCBS/Frail Elderly HCBS/MRDD HCBS/Mentally Retarded-Developmentally Disabled HCBS/PD HCBS/Physically Disabled HCBS/TA HCBS/Technology Assisted HCBS/HI HCBS/Head Injury HCBS/DD HCBS/Developmentally Disabled HCFA Health Care Finance Administration HCK HealthConnect Kansas HCPCS HCFA Common Procedure Coding System HEW Health, Education, and Welfare HH Household HHA Home Health Aide HHS Health and Human Services HI Head Injured (HCBS Waiver) HIP Hearing Impaired Program (KS Vocational Rehabilitation Center) HIPPS Health Insurance Premium Payment System HMO Health Maintenance Organization HP Homes Plus HRD Human Resource Development HUD Housing and Urban Development I Back to Top IADL Instrumental Activity of Daily Living IAR Interim Assistance Reimbursement ICAMA Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance ICF Intermediate Care Facility ICF/MR Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation ICJ Interstate Compact on Juveniles ICN Internal Control Number ICPC Interstate Compact on Placement of Children ICWA Indian Child Welfare Act IEEP Individualized Extended Evaluation Program IEP Individual Education Program IFB Invitation for Bid IHS
ODJFS Acronyms . acronyms. ABLE, Adult Basic and Literacy Education. SACWIS, Statewide AutomatedChild welfare Information System. SCHIP, State Children's health Insurance Program. http://www.state.oh.us/odjfs/acronyms.stm
Extractions: Our Services Info Center About Us Popular Sites ... Recent Additions Acronyms ABLE Adult Basic and Literacy Education ACR Automated Cost Reporting ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADC Aid to Dependent Children AG Assistance Group CCAO County Commissioners' Association of Ohio CDC Child Day Care in Ohio CDHS County Department of Human Services CHIP Children's Health Insurance Program (also called Healthy Start or SCHIP COHHIO Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio COTA Central Ohio Regional Transit Authority CRIS-E Client Registry Information System-Enhanced CS Child Support CSB Children Services Board CSDVOPS Customer Service Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists CSEA Child Support Enforcement Agency CSVER Customer Service Veterans Employment Representative CWC Combined Wage Claim CY Calendar Year DA Disability Assistance DOB Date of Birth DUA Disaster Unemployment Assistance DV Domestic Violence DVOPS Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer EDWAA Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act EFT Electronic Funds Transfer eICMS electronic Integrated Client Management System EOL Employee Outreach and Linkage FACSIS Family And Children Services Information System FAQ Frequently Asked Questions FDIC Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FFY Federal Fiscal Year (10/1/xx -9/30/xx) FLC Foreign Labor Certification FLSA Fair Labor Standards Act FRAM Family Risk Assessment Model FS Food Stamps FSCH Food Stamp Certification Handbook FSET Food Stamp Employment and Training FT/PT Full Time/Part Time FUTA Federal Unemployment Tax Act
Acronyms & Regulations acronyms Regulations. acronyms. Regulations. The health and Safety at Work etc.Act 1974 health, Safety and welfare Regulations 1992 The Control of http://www.healthandsafetypolicy.com/page5.html
Research Sources: Acronyms, Terms And Definitions acronyms. Australian Association for Adolescent health. AAAH. Auseinet.Australian Association for the welfare of Child health. AWCH. http://www.acys.utas.edu.au/ncys/research/acron.htm
Extractions: organisations Useful acronyms About ACYS Some key terms relating to youth studies or youth work in Australia. Definitions Youth : ACYS definition: ages 10 to 24, which is also used by the Australian Medical Association and the World Health Organisation Youth Studies Australia, in an editorial, Youth Studies Australia September 1999.) For more on the concept of youth, see Chapter 1 in Rethinking Youth
Acronyms And Jargon DDP Developmental Disabilities Program. DHW - Department of health and welfare.DS - Developmental Specialist. ECCM - Expanded Consumer Choice Model. http://www2.state.id.us/dhw/ddweb/reg2/RITC/acronyms_and_jargon.htm
Extractions: Acronyms and Jargon ACCESS - Access to care coordination evaluation, supports and services ADL - Activities of daily living AFH - Adult Family Home CAYC - Community Alliance for Young Children CDHD - Center on Disabilities and Human Development CSE - Community Supported Employment CSP - Community Supports Program DAC - Disability Action Center DDA - Developmental Disabilities Agencies DDC - Developmental Disabilities Center DDP - Developmental Disabilities Program DHW - Department of Health and Welfare DS - Developmental Specialist ECCM - Expanded Consumer Choice Model EDS - Electronic Data System EPSDT - Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic Treatment ESC - Early Service Coordination HCBS WAIVER - Home Community Based Services - Intake and Eligibility ICC - Interagency Coordinating Council ICF/MR - Intermediate Care Facility for Mentally Retarded IDVR - Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation IFSP - Individual Family Support Plan IHA - Idaho Housing Authority ILC - Independent Living Center ISP - Individual Support Plan LOC - Level of Care NCDH - North Central District Health NSA -Negotiate Service Agreement OT - Occupational Therapy PCP - Person Centered Planning PCS - Personal Care Services PT - Physical Therapy QA - Quality Assurance QMRP - Qualified Mental Retardation Professional RCF - Residential Care Facility RESHAB - Residential Rehabilitation RITC - Regional Infant-Toddler Program RMU - Regional Medicaid Unit SA - Service Authorization SC Service Coordination SECTION 8 - Rent Subsidy Services SIB - Scales of Independent Behavior
National EHDI Goals - Abbreviations And Acronyms National EHDI Goals. EHDI Abbreviations and acronyms AAA. DSHPSHWA, Directorsof Speech and Hearing Services for State health and welfare Agencies. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/ehdi/abbrev.htm
Extractions: dqmcodebase = "nav/" //script folder location Hearing Loss and EHDI National EHDI Goals National EHDI Goals EHDI Abbreviations and Acronyms AAA American Academy of Audiology AABR Automated Auditory Brainstem Response AAFP American Academy of Family Physicians AAOHNS American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery AAP American Academy of Pediatrics ABR Auditory Brainstem Response ACOG American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists AEP Auditory Evoked Potentials AMA American Medical Association AMCHP Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs ANA American Nurses Association ASDC American Society for Deaf Children ASHA American Speech-Language-Hearing Association BAER Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response BSER Brainstem Evoked Response BTNRH Boys Town National Research Hospital CBC Center for Beneficiary Choices (new under CMMS) CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CEC Council for Exceptional Children CHCP Child Health Care Providers CMM Center for Medicare Management (new under CMMS) CMMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Common Baltimore County Social Services Acronyms Common acronyms ABD, Aged, Blind or Disabled. CWLA, Child welfare League of America. DHMH,Department of health Mental Hygiene. DHR, Department of Human Resources. http://www.co.ba.md.us/Agencies/socserv/dssacron.html
Extractions: Search: Home Agency Directory Social Services Common Baltimore County Social Services Acronyms Common Acronyms ABD Aged, Blind or Disabled ABE Adult Basic Education AFC Adult Foster Care AD Assistant Director ADH Administrative Disqualification Hearing ALJ Administrative Law Judge AP Absent Parent APS Adult Protective Services AR-B Department of Human Resources Accident Review Board BEST CAC Child Advocacy Center CARES CCAMIS Child Care Administration Management Information System CDB Client Database CDC Career Development Center CIS Client Information System COMAR Code of Maryland Regulations COTC Catonsville Occupational Training Center CPS Child Protective Services CSB Child Specific Benefit CSES Child Support Enforcement System CWLA Child Welfare League of America DEAP Disability Entitlement Advocacy Program DHMH DHR Department of Human Resources DLLR DSM-IV Diagnostical Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (4th edition) DV Domestic Violence EA Employment Advisor EA Emergency Assistance EAFC Emergency Assistance to Families with Children EDP Employment Development Plan EFRC Eastern Family Resource Center EES Eligibility Edit System FC Foster Care (children) FIA Family Investment Administration FIP Family Investment Program FPT Family Preservation Team FS Food Stamps FSS Family Self Sufficiency Program FUP Family Unification Program GLA Group Living Arrangement GPA-PW General Public Assistance to Pregnant Women HCFA Health Care Financing Administration HMO Health Maintenance Organization HUD IFS Intensive Family Services IFSP Individualized Family Service Plan IHAS In-Home Aide Service
Extractions: (NIH funds both regional centers and a national center: http://www.nattc.org/ ACRP Association of Clinical Research Professionals ADR Adverse Drug Reaction AE Adverse Event ARENA Applied Research Ethics National Association ATTC Addiction Technology Transfer Center CE Covered Entity CFR Code of Federal Regulations CIM Certified IRB Manager CIP Certified IRB Professional COC Certificate of Confidentiality COI Conflict of Interest CPA Cooperative Project Assurance CR Common Rule CRA Clinical Research Associate CRF Case Report Form CRO Clinical Research Organization/Contract Research Organization CRC Clinical Research Coordinator DHEW Department of Health, Education and Welfare (no longer exists) DHHS Department of Health and Human Services (replaced DHEW) DIA Drug Information Association DMC Data Monitoring Committee DSMB Data Safety Monitoring Board ECOG Eastern Co-operative Oncology Group
IHS Glossary Of Terms Glossary of acronyms AI, American Indian. DHEW, Department of health, Educationand welfare. DHHS, Department of health and Human Services. http://www.ihs.gov/AboutIHS/ThisGlossary.asp
Extractions: Glossary The following terms, phrases, and acronyms, will make the story of the Indian Health Service a whole lot clearer. We suggest that if you intend to take a comprehensive tour of the Indian Health Service that you consider printing a copy of this glossary before entering. Consider it your trusty tour guide document. Glossary of Acronyms AI American Indian AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AANHS Alaska Area Native Health Service AN Alaska Native AODA Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs CDC Centers for Disease Control CHA Community Health Aide CHR Community Health Representative CHS Contract Health Services COPC Community-Oriented Primary Care COSTEP Commissioned Officer Student Training and Externship Program DHEW Department of Health, Education and Welfare DHHS Department of Health and Human Services ENT Ear, Nose, and Throat
Indian Health Service Logo Takes You To The Home Page Search Our Glossary of acronyms. AI, American Indian. DHEW, Department of health, Educationand welfare. DHHS, Department of health and Human Services. http://www.ihs.gov/PublicInfo/PublicAffairs/Welcome_Info/ThisGlossary.asp
Extractions: HOME ABOUT I H S SITE MAP HELP ... Glossary The following terms, phrases, and acronyms, will make the story of the Indian Health Service a whole lot clearer. We suggest that if you intend to take a comprehensive tour of the Indian Health Service that you consider printing a copy of this glossary before entering. Consider it your trusty tour guide document. Glossary of Acronyms Glossary of IHS Terms and Phrases AI American Indian AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AANHS Alaska Area Native Health Service AN Alaska Native AODA Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs CDC Centers for Disease Control CHA Community Health Aide CHR Community Health Representative CHS Contract Health Services COPC Community-Oriented Primary Care COSTEP Commissioned Officer Student Training and Externship Program DHEW Department of Health, Education and Welfare DHHS Department of Health and Human Services ENT Ear, Nose, and Throat
Acronyms - "A" Animal health Committee, Animal welfare, Aquatic Animal health, Product Integrity/AnimalPlant health, Quarantine, acronyms, Home acronyms A acronyms A http://netenergy.dpie.gov.au/content/acronyms.cfm?Letter=A
Acronyms - "S" Animal health Committee, Animal welfare, Aquatic Animal health, Product Integrity/AnimalPlant health, Quarantine, acronyms, Home acronyms S acronyms S http://netenergy.dpie.gov.au/content/acronyms.cfm?Letter=S
Extractions: Publications Presentations Reports Online Library Glossaries Acronyms Terms Search NCCEV Home Resource Center AACAP American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry AAP American Academy of Pediatrics ACYF Administration for Children and Families AMA American Medical Association APA American Psychological Association APA American Psychiatric Association APHA American Public Health Association APRI American Prosecutors Research Institute APSAC American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children ASPA American Psychoanalytic Association BCAC Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition BJA Bureau of Justice Assistance BJS Bureau of Justice Statistics BOCYF Board on Children, Youth, and Families CAC Child Advocacy Centers CAPD Center for Assessment and Policy Development CAVITH Communities Against Violence In The Home CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CD-CP Child Development-Community Policing Program CDF Child Defense Fund CDI Child Development Institute CEC Council for Exceptional Children CECP Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice CEVI Children's Exposure to Violence Initiative (U.S. Department of Justice)
