Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) gives short-term food benefits to people recovering from a disaster. Intentionally purchasing products originally purchased with SNAP benefits in exchange for cash or consideration other than eligible food. The caller must provide the head of households Social Security number (SSN) or the case number and date of birth of a household member to access information. After certification, the Office of Attorney General (OAG) sends the person the first $75 received on monthly child support collections. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Medical coverage for children under 19 whose family income exceeds the limits for Children's Medicaid. Underpayment Issuance of fewer benefits than an individual is entitled to receive. Interfaces The functional area that exchanges information with other systems and agencies. Judicial Review A review of the fair hearing decision by a district court in Travis County to determine whether the agency decision is correct. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for border security functions. A child who will not graduate until after the month of their 19th birthday is not considered a dependent child after the month of their 18th birthday. Court Awards Taxable money that a person receives as the result of a lawsuit, such as compensation for lost wages or punitive damages awards. Initial Benefits Benefits issued for the first month of eligibility. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Multiple people may be certified on a single EDG. Married Minor An person, age 14-17, who is married. Questionable Information Information that is contradictory or incomplete. Manage your case usingthe Your Texas Benefitsapp on your phone. It is a medical condition (including emergency labor and delivery) manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably have been expected to result in: Employable Household Member A person whose earnings are countable and who: Employer-Paid Taxes Taxes that are paid by the employer on behalf of the employee rather than deducting the tax amount from the employee's wages. Only a personal representative may authorize the use or disclosure of individually identifiable health information or obtain individually identifiable health information for a person. Texas Health & Human Services Commission. are held under court order as material witnesses or juveniles. Dispose To authorize an Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) so eligibility is established or denied. Timely Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application filed by the 15th of the last month of certification. Public Assistance (PA) Household A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) in which: Public Institution A facility that is either an organizational part of a governmental entity or over which a governmental unit exercises final administrative control. These are benefits issued and accessed by EBT cards, card numbers and PINs, or by manual voucher and signature. According to the IRS, in 2015, "4.4 million ITIN filers paid over $5.5 billion in payroll and Medicare taxes and $23.6 billion in total taxes.". Annulment A court order declaring a marriage invalid. When the term is used in the handbook, it means all the following programs combined: Emergency Medical Condition An eligibility requirement for Emergency Medicaid for nonimmigrants, undocumented aliens and certain legal permanent resident aliens. a Medical Program Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) household member. You have already answered the required questions.If you want to start the questions over, go back to the home page of Your Texas Benefits. During this step, information from electronic data sources is automatically requested and a reasonable compatibility test is run. provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and people who are older or who have disabilities. a facility located on the grounds of or immediately adjacent to any large institution or multi-structure complex; an educational or vocational training institution; and. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) A federal program that pays benefits to help eligible people pay utility costs. There are three types of benefit accounts: The person or their representative uses the Lone Star Card and a personal identification number (PIN) to access benefits in the account. Interview Mode A designation in TIERS Data Collection that queues the driver flow through appropriate pages according to the type of action. The notices and forms processed in this functional area are also called correspondence and linked to a specific case. Review Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) evaluative interview. lives with another person and they represent themselves to the community as married. To continue working, click on Stay on page. Your Medicaid number also known as a recipient number or individual number is a 9-digit number than can be found on the 'Your Texas Benefits' card. The matching funds are inaccessible to the person if the funds are paid directly to a bank or loan institution, a person selling a home, or a business account. If there are no eligible members after cascade logic is applied, the household is ineligible for the program. Automated Renewal Process The first step in an administrative renewal. SDX information can be used as a source of verification and is available in the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS). Reactivation Date The effective date to reinstate benefits for an Eligibility Determination Group (EDG). Note:This does not include anyone who otherwise qualifies as a resident of a drug and alcohol treatment center, federally subsidized housing for the elderly, a qualifying group living arrangement, a shelter for battered persons, or a shelter for the homeless. Proration Portion of total monthly benefits a household is entitled to receive. You can buy individual coverage through: An insurance company or health maintenance organization (HMO) A licensed health insurance agent who has a relationship with one or more insurance companies ; Healthcare.gov, the online federal health insurance Marketplace ; The Plan Finder on Healthcare.gov for individuals and small businesses receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits; is physically and mentally able to work at least an average of 20 hours per week; is not a member of a SNAP Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) where a household member on the SNAP EDG is under 18; an automated eligibility determination; or. the minor lives with an adult other than the minor's parent or legal guardian and the minor's parent or legal guardian states that the adult has parental control of the child. See Alternate Payee. Waiver of Continued Benefits An individual option to allow eligibility staff to process an adverse action during the individual's appeal process. Sentences are served in the community rather than in jail or prison. It is also referred to as spousal support. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) proration is based on the number of days between the begin date of eligibility and the end of the first month of eligibility. is the guardian of a victim of a violent crime. Your total base period wages are at least 37 times your weekly benefit amount. Untimely SNAP application filed after the 15th of the last certification month. This may or may not include the person or the persons spouse. A molar pregnancy is considered a normal pregnancy that terminates early because of miscarriage or abortion. Nonconvertible bonds are exempt resources. perform initial self-screening to check for potential eligibility; view general benefit program information. Your information has not been sent. Self-Employed Health Insurance A federal income tax deduction for self-employed people paying for health insurance for themselves, their spouse, their tax dependents, or their child(ren) under 27. According to the most recent IRS statistics for the 2017 tax year, the average married couple filing jointly received a tax refund of $2,781. If you don't know what type of Medicaid you have, call toll-free 800-964-2777. Parent A person with either a natural, biological, adopted or stepchild. Accessibility Date The date that benefits are deposited into an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) account. This includes management and medical, at a specified time other than at application or complete action. voluntary not court-ordered and given voluntarily when the childs caretaker or the person making the payment states the purpose of the payment is to support the child. To find out if you might be eligible for Medicaid in Texas, visit yourtexasbenefits.com Qualified expenses include purchased books, supplies, equipment and other classroom materials. Social Security Number A unique nine-digit number assigned to a person by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Qualified entities that are also Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) contractors with the DSHS may make presumptive eligibility determinations for Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC) applicants. The persons may or may not be included in EDGs as certified members. Non-Secure Facility A publicly operated community residence that serves no more than 16 residents, such as a county emergency shelter or non-public group or foster home. A stripe of magnetic material, which is machine-readable and allows for the activation of point-of-sale equipment, is affixed to the back of the card at the time of manufacture. SeePrint Mode. Conception occurs, but no fetus ever develops. See Taxpayer. Self-Service Portal (SSP) A web-based application, atYourTexasBenefits.com. These people must have parental consent or court permission. Logical Unit of Work (LUW) A set of Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) pages that must be completed before the information entered on these pages is saved. For example, a notice is system-generated when an Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) is disposed. You need 4 numbers for your PIN. TSAP provides a 36-month certification period. Moving Expenses Federal income tax deductible expenses an active duty member of the military may claim for relocating to a new duty station. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) administers unemployment benefits, which provide temporary relief for eligible Texans who find themselves out of work or dealing with severely reduced work hours. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on an official government site. The exchange of firearms, ammunition, explosives, or controlled substances, defined in Section 802 of Title 21, United States Code, for SNAP benefits. The user reaches the end of the driver flow at the Case Assignment page and must use the Left Navigation to return to specific pages in Data Collection. Active-Duty Military Member A person currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or Reserves (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard), National Guard (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard or Reserve Guard) or the State Military Forces or Texas State Guard. Undocumented Alien An alien living in the U.S. without the knowledge and permission of the U.S. Need help buying food because of recent disasters in your area? Expenses of Reservists Federal income tax deductible expenses for National Guard and military reserve members who traveled more than 100 miles from home for service. You can find your EDG number on the TF0001 form we sent you saying that you can get SNAP benefits. Detail Page Click the Edit or View icon to edit or view details of a record listed on a Summary Page. The intention is to get cash by purposely discarding the product and returning the container for the deposit amount. This calculation is based on family size and is used in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 100 percent budgetary needs gross income test. Social Security information is also available for people who receive SSI or Medicaid. The person has 10 days to report the change; staff have 10 days to act on the change. Examples of batch processing include schedule system-generated correspondence to be printed at and mailed from a central site, mail out review packets at scheduled intervals from the central mail facility, and gathering information and share it through interfaces with other agencies. Click here to re-activate your account. Opportunity to Participate Providing a certified applicant with benefits, a Lone Star Card, personal identification number (PIN), and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) training material. Appeals are logged and updated in the Hearing functional area on the navigation bar. Helps pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5 buy healthy foods. Business day excludes Saturday, Sunday, and holidays designated by a federal or state agency. When the OAG receives a child support collection on the current monthly obligation and that payment exceeds the TANF grant plus any unreimbursed assistance, the excess is sent to the person. SeeDetail Page. Keogh An individual retirement account (IRA) for a self-employed individual. Each state has its own rules about who's eligible, and what Medicaid covers. an account that contains the household's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits; an account that contains the household's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash grant amount; or, Type Assistance (TA) 31, Parents and Caretaker Relatives Emergency, Type Program (TP) 32, Medically Needy with Spend Down Emergency. produces reports that meet Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), state and federal reporting requirements. EBT card = a card that looks and works like a debit or credit card but is loaded with food stamps (also known as SNAP benefits) and/or cash benefits. Some people qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. Purchasing a product with SNAP benefits with a container requiring a return deposit. Agriculturally Related Activities Employment: Aid A benefit, coverage or service in programs that HHSC administers. Minor Parent A person under 18 who has a dependent. Royalty A payment to a person for permitting another to use or market property. People can apply using a simplified application, and they do not typically have to complete an interview at redetermination. Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) A standard deduction for the cost of utilities. Priority Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Issuances Expedited SNAP benefits, benefits issued on or after the 25th day from the date of application, and issuances ordered by a hearing officer decision that must be made available in order to meet fair hearing timeliness requirements. Note: A licensed vocational nurse or licensed practical nurse does not meet the definition of practitioner. 24/7, confidential support is always available. HHSC The Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The account transfer from the Marketplace to HHSC, and from HHSC to the Marketplace, includes the information the applicant submitted through the original application in addition to information from verifications performed by either the Marketplace or HHSC. Your session has ended. The system generates an alert when the SSA Benefit amount on file does not match the information on the BENDEX file. Colonias Unincorporated and unregulated settlements (neighborhoods) along the U.S. and Mexico border. Apply for benefits online at Unemployment Benefits Services by logging on and selecting Apply for Benefits, or call a Texas Workforce Commission . Do you want to keep working on your application, or start a new one? notifying the applicant and the eligibility system when spend down is met. If File Clearance is not processed in Application Registration, the system will perform it in Data Collection. All system-generated correspondence is sent to pending correspondence, but it can be retrieved and printed locally. Correspondence The functional area in which system and user-generated notices and forms are processed and stored. Refugee A person admitted to the U.S. under Section 207 of the INA. Range of Payment The highest to the lowest representative pay amounts used to determine the current ongoing budget. The notice of adverse action expires in 13 days. Migrant Farmworker in the Workstream Farmworkers who travel to work in agriculture or a related industry and who are presently employed away from their permanent residence or home base. Reasonable Compatibility The method of verification used for Medical Programs. Catchment Area The area covered by service. Medicaid Supplemental Payment & Directed Payment Programs, Part D, Children's Health Insurance Program, Part F, Former Foster Care in Higher Education, Part M, Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth, Part X, Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer. The EDG includes members who are eligible and may include members who are not certified for benefits. ], Title 42, 1396 et seq.) The data broker vendor collects and combines information from many data sources. The Veterans Land Board (VLB) Land Loan Program provides financing on tracts for eligible veterans up to $150,000 with a minimum 5% down payment and a fixed-rate 30-year loan term. Interview staff Eligibility staff responsible for interviewing applicants and recipients to establish program eligibility. Deferred Adjudication A type of probation where the decision for a conviction is postponed until the end of the probationary period. Explore health plans for you and your family, including short-term gap coverage and more. See User-Generated. Authorized staff can correct months in this functional area. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) An adult whose needs are included in a TANF grant because the adult is within the required degree of relationship and is financially eligible according to TANF policy. With this type of access, a person can view and change an application created under their username. Application Visibility Type of YourTexasBenefits.com account given to an applicant who has selected not to go through Advanced Authentication. Excluded Provider A Medicaid provider who is not allowed to continue participating in the Texas Medicaid program for a period of time because of fraud conviction, program abuse and other reasons. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Representative A primary cardholder other than the case name. The two levels of service are: Claim An amount owed by a person for an overpayment of benefits. Payee A person that the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits are issued to if no one in the household qualifies or wants to be a caretaker. Manual Voucher Transaction A paper-based debit transaction completed by the food retailer when the automated Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system is down or unavailable. Your application visibility account has been disabled because of inactivity. Authorization Code A code that identifies a retailer as a Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)-participating store. A petition for judicial review must be filed by the appellant in a district court in Travis County within 30 calendar days after the date the administrative decision is issued.