Glossary & Acronyms

We compiled a list of acronyms to help you better understand human services and the terms you may encounter when looking for information about developmental disabilities, emotional disturbances and mental illness.

AMDD: Addictive and Mental Disorders Division

CBPR&S: Community Based Psychiatric Rehab and Support

CFSD: Child and Family Services Division

CHIP: Children’s Health Insurance Plan

CMHSP: Children’s Mental Health Insurance Plan

CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CMT: Case Management Team

CSHS: Children’s Special Health Services

DHHS: Federal Department of Health and Human Services

DOB: Date of Birth

DOS: Date of Service

DPHHS: The State Department of Health and Human Services

ECD: Expected Completion Date

EFT: Electronic Funds Transfer

EHR: Electronic Health Records

EMR: Electronic Medical Records

EOB: Explanation of Benefits

EPSDT: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

FFS: Fee for Service

FFY: Federal Fiscal Year

FMAP: Federal Medical Assistance Percentage

FPL: Federal Poverty Level

FSS: Family Support Specialist

HCBS: Home and Community Based Services

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HMO: Healthcare Management Organization

HIS: Indian Health Services

IFES: Intensive Family Education and Support

KIDS: Kids Insurance Determination System (CHIP eligibility)

LIS: Low Income Subsidy

MAC: Maximum Allowable Cost

MEPS: Medicaid Eligibility and Payment System

MEVS: Medicaid Eligibility Verification System

MMIS: Medicaid Management Information System

OOS: Out of State

OPA: Office of Public Assistance

PASSPORT: Partners in Access to Services Providers and Recipients Together

PCCM: Primary Care Case Management

PCP: Primary Care Provider

QAD: Quality Assurance Division

QI: Qualified Individual

RFP: Request for Proposal

RHC: Rural Health Clinic

SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SDMI: Severe Disabling Mental Illness

SED: Serious Emotional Disturbance

TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

TCM: Targeted Case Management

TFC: Therapeutic Family Care or Therapeutic Foster Care

TSS: Treatment Service Specialist

TST: Treatment Service Technician