State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Glossary and Acronyms FY 03-04 Budget Request Glossary and Acronyms A State Legislative glossary of terms and an Office of State Planning and Budgeting glossary can be found on the respective State of Colorado websites through www.Colorado.gov. Acronym/Term Description 300%ers Persons whose income is up to three times (3 times 100%) the supplemental security income payment limit. This optional eligibility category is eligible for Medicaid by virtue of their need for long-term care services. 1931 family Section of the federal law (AFDC) from which the Medicaid group eligibility is derived AAA Area Agency on Aging AB Aid to the Blind ACF Alternative Care Facility ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ACS Affiliated Computer Services, fiscal agent for Medicaid claims processing and reporting, as of 12/1/99. Formerly known as Consultec. Adult Foster Care This is not a Medicaid program or service; however, many adult foster care eligible are also Medicaid eligible. This provides residential care with supervision for client medications, etc. It is funded through a 95% General Fund and up to a 5% local match. AFC Adult Foster Care AFDC Aid to Families with Dependent Children (a pre-welfare reform title, now replaced by Temporary Assistance to Needy Families -TANF) | |
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