Acronyms and Abbreviations for Caregivers

Apr 28, 2022

Click the links below (where applicable) for more information. 

Acronym Full Name 
AAA–Area Agency on Aging
ACL–Administration for Community Living
ADL–Activities of Daily Living
ADRC–Aging & Disability Resource Center
ALF–Assisted Living Facilities
APS–Adult Protective Services 
ATW–Aging Texas Well 
BHS–Behavioral Health Services 
CAS–Community Attendant Services
CLASS–Community Living Assistance & Support Services
CMN–Certificate of Medical Necessity
CMS–
DENC–Detailed Explanation of Non-Coverage
DFPS–Department of Family and Protective Services (Texas)
DME–Durable Medical Equipment
DSHS–Department of State Health Services (Texas)
EOB–Explanation of Benefits
EOC–Evidence of Coverage
FPL–Federal Poverty Level
FVP–Family Violence Program
HCBS–Home and Community Based Services
HCBS-AMH–Home and Community Based Services, Adult Mental Health
HHSC–Health and Human Services Commission (Texas)
HIPPA–Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (of 1996)
HMO–Health Maintenance Organization
HUD–
IADLs–Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
IDD–Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
LBHA–Local Behavioral Health Authority
LIDDA–Local Intellectual and Development Disability Authority
LMHA–Local Mental Health Authority
LIS–Low Income Subsidy
LTSS–Long-term services and supports
MCO–Managed Care Organization
MEPD–Medicaid for Elderly and People with Disabilities
PAP–Patient Assistance Program
PCP–Primary Care Provider
PDP–Prescription Drug Plan
PHA–Public Housing Authorities/Agencies (Texas)
PHC–Primary Home care
PPO–Preferred Provider Organization
QIT–Qualifying Income Trust (aka Miller Trusts)
QMB–Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
SEP–Special Enrollment Period
SLMB–Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary
SNF–Skilled Nursing Facility
SNAP–Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
SNF–Skilled Nursing Facility
SPW–STAR+PLUS Waiver
SSA– Social Security Administration
SSDI–Social Security Disability Insurance
SSI–Supplemental Security Income
TDHCA–Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs
VA–Veteran’s Administration

*Don’t live in Texas? Use the terms above to search for similar services in your state. 

Sources: https://www.medicareinteractive.org/resources/glossary, Aging Texas Well, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, and others. 


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