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What does the TCA acronym stand for?
What is Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)? TCA is a program funded by the Office of Administration for Children and Families, provides cash assistance to families with children under the age of 18 or under age 19 (if full time secondary (high school) school students that meet the technical, income, and asset requirements) become self-supporting while allowing children to remain in their own homes.
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What does the ACCESS acronym stand for?
What is Florida Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency (ACCESS)? Under the Florida Department of Children and Families, the ACCESS system allows customers to connect with their public assistance information 24/7, through the online application. The Economic Self-Sufficiency Program helps to promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities by determining eligibility for food, cash and medical assistance for individuals and families on the road to economic recovery.
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What does the HCDPBC acronym stand for?
What is the Health Care District of Palm Beach County (HCDPBC)? As an independent taxing district, HCDPBC provides for an array of health care services, including: the trauma system; school health; health coverage; hospital; and skilled nursing care.
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True or False: Effective 01/01/16, the gross monthly income limits for Coordinated Care Option 1 will be changed to 125% FPLG, instead of 150%.
What is False? The answer is 100%.
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What does the FQHC acronym stand for?
What is Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)? FQHCs are federally funded nonprofit health centers or clinics that serve medically underserved areas and populations. Federally qualified health centers provide primary care services regardless of your ability to pay. Services are provided on a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay.
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What does the LIHEAP acronym stand for?
What is Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)? LIHEAP is a Federally-funded program that assists low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs?
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What does the AHCA acronym stand for?
What is Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)? AHCA was statutorily created by Chapter 20, Florida Statutes as the chief health policy and planning entity for the state. AHCA is primarily responsible for the state's Medicaid program, the licensure of the state's 45,000 health care facilities and the sharing of health care data through the Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis.
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What does the FCHC acronym stand for?
What is Florida Community Health Centers (FCHC)? FCHC is a private, non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3), consumer directed corporation which is designated as a FQHC, and is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC). The Corporation was formed in July 1976 to serve the medically indigent and migrant/seasonal farm workers (MSFW) who reside in our service area.
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True or False: Effective 01/01/16, Health Care District of Palm Beach County (HCDPBC) will no longer count the sponsor’s income even if the an applicant or member is here less than 36 months.
What is True?
200
What does the QHP acronym stand for?
What is a Qualified Health Plan (QHP)?
300
What does the AIDD acronym stand for?
What is Administration for Community Living, Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD)? Under the Administration for Community Living, AIDD is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.
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What does the APS acronym stand for?
What is Florida Department of Children and Families' Adult Protective Services (APS)? As a part of the Florida Department of Children and Families, APS is dedicated to protecting vulnerable adults from further abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect and enabling adults with disabilities to remain in the community.
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What does the CCC acronym stand for?
What is Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach (CCC)? CCC is a 501(c)(3) organization created in 1987. It provides a unique approach to addressing root causes of poverty through an innovative integration of both a Social Service Department and an Economic Development Department. Services include: Emergency Food Pantry, Financial Assistance, An Urban Farming Project, Senior Veggie Mobile Program , and a Culinary Incubator program for small business development called the Secret Garden Café.
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True or False: The maximum income limit for Coordinated Care Option 2 will remain 150%.
What is True?
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What does the CoC acronym stand for?
What is the Continuum of Care Program (CoC)? The CoC funds local network of organizations to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and to minimize the trauma and dislocation caused to individuals, families, and communities by homelessness.
400
What does the HIPAA acronym stand for?
What is The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? HIPAA Privacy Rule and federal civil rights laws protect Americans’ fundamental health rights. The Office for Civil Rights enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information; the HIPAA Security Rule, which sets national standards for the security of electronic protected health information; the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, which requires covered entities and business associates to provide notification following a breach of unsecured protected health information; and the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safety Rule, which protect identifiable information being used to analyze patient safety events and improve patient safety.
400
What does the APD acronym stand for?
What is Florida Agency for Persons With Disabilities (APD)? APD assists people with developmental disabilities and their families by identifying needed support and services. A wide range of services include support coordination, transportation, various therapies, home based services, supported employment services, medical services, and many others.
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What does the FHLC, INC acronym stand for?
What is Faith, Hope, Love, Charity, Inc. (FHLC, Inc.)? FHLC, INC is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994 by two veterans, Roy Foster and Donald Reed. FHLC’s mission is to address the needs & unseen wounds of our veterans & service members by providing supportive services, financial assistance, mental health services, housing, referrals, family assistance & more and through community outreach.
400
True or False: Effective January 1, 2016, ABAWD's work requirements will be mandatory for individuals ages 18-49?
What is True?
400
What does the MAGI acronym stand for?
What is Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)? MAGI is the figure used to determine eligibility for lower costs in the Marketplace and for Medicaid and CHIP. Generally, this is your adjusted gross income plus any tax-exempt Social Security, interest, or foreign income you have.
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What does the ABAWD acronym stand for?
What is Able Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD)? An ABAWD is an Able Bodied Adult Without Dependents who: -Is age 18 through 49 -Has no children under age 18 in their food assistance household, and -Is fit for employment
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What does the Florida CHAIN acronym stand for?
What is Florida Community Health Action Information Network (CHAIN)? Florida CHAIN is statewide consumer health advocacy organization is dedicated to improving the health of all Floridians by promoting access to affordable, quality health care.
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What does the CILO acronym stand for?
What is Coalitions for Independent Living Options (CILO)- CILO is a 501(c)(3) is recognized in the community as the advocate and resource for people with disabilities. Their mission is to promote independence for people with disabilities.
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True or False: A shorter 4-month eligibility period will be given to individuals who must meet work requirements.
What is True?
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What does the EHEAP acronym stand for?
What is Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP)? EHEAP assists low-income households, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency.
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