Last updated April 16, 2024
For consistency and understanding in CTS notes.
When in doubt, spell it out.
| Acronym | Refers to |
| AC | alternative care |
| A&A | aid and assistance |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| ADRC | aging and disability resource center |
| AIF | attorney-in-fact |
| ALF | assisted-living facility |
| BI | brain injury waiver |
| BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield |
| CAC | community alternative care waiver |
| CADI | community access for disability inclusion waiver |
| CFR | county of financial responsibility |
| CMS | Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services |
| COLA | cost-of-living adjustment |
| CSC | client service center |
| CVSO | county veteran service office |
| DD | developmental disability waiver |
| DHS | Department of Human Services |
| DME | durable medical equipment |
| DOB | date of birth |
| ECS | essential community supports |
| EOB | explanation of benefits |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| EW | elderly waiver |
| FEHB | federal-employee health benefits |
| FPL | federal poverty level |
| Acronym | Refers to |
| GEP | general enrollment period |
| HCC | health care choices |
| HCD | health care directive |
| HH | home health |
| HHA | home health aid |
| HIC | health insurance counseling |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| I&A | information and assistance |
| IEP | initial enrollment period |
| LA | lead agency |
| LEP | late enrollment penalty |
| LINET | limited-income NET program |
| LIS | low-income subsidy (extra help) |
| LOC | level of care |
| MA | medical assistance |
| MAARC | Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center |
| MA-EPD | medical assistance for employed persons w/disability |
| MBA | Minnesota Board on Aging |
| MCO | managed care organization |
| MH | mental health |
| MHI | MinnesotaHelp.info |
| MI | mental illness |
| MMIS | Medicaid Management Information System |
| MSC+ | Minnesota senior care plus |
| MSHO | Minnesota senior health options |
| MSN | Medicare summary notice |
| MSP | Medicare savings program |
| NF | nursing facility |
| NPP | notice of privacy practice |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (preadmission screening) |
| OEP | open enrollment period |
| OLR | online referral |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| Acronym | Refers to |
| PAP | prescription assistance program |
| PAS | preadmission screening |
| PASRR | preadmission screening resident review |
| PC | provider contact |
| PCA | personal care assistant |
| PDP | prescription drug plan |
| PERS | personal emergency response system |
| PHI | personal health information |
| PMI | person master index (Medical Assistance number) |
| POA | power of attorney |
| PPHP | provider partner health plans |
| PT | physical therapy |
| QMB | qualified Medicare beneficiary |
| ROI | release of information |
| RSDI | retirement, survivors, and disability insurance |
| RTC | return to community |
| RUG | resource utilization groups |
| SEP | special enrollment period |
| SHD | senior housing directory |
| SHIP | state health insurance assistance program |
| SLMB | specified limited Medicare beneficiary |
| SNAP | supplemental nutrition assistance program |
| SNBC | special needs basic care |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SNP | special needs plan |
| SP | support plan |
| SSA | Social Security Administration |
| SSDI | Social Security Disability Insurance |
| SSI | supplemental security income |
| UHC | united health care |
| VC | verification code |
| VM | voice-mail |
| VP | verbal permission |
| W/C | will call |
