CHIP

The Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, is a federal-state program for low-income children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. It is funded as a block grant to states and, unlike Medicaid, must be reauthorized regularly by Congress. States have the option of including coverage for pregnant women in their CHIP programs, and of administering CHIP through Medicaid or separately.

Dual Eligibles

Medicare-Medicaid 'dual eligibles' are people who are entitled to Medicare (Part A, Part B, and Part D) and who are also eligible for Medicaid.

FMAP

The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, or FMAP (also called 'federal match'), is the percentage of a state's Medicaid program costs paid by the Federal government.

HCBS

Home and community-based services, or HCBS, are long-term services and supports (LTSS) delivered to elderly and disabled enrollees in their homes or community-based setting as an alternative to institutional nursing home care.

LTSS

Long-term services and supports, or LTSS, are daily living supports needed by people with disabilities and the elderly to perform their basic activities of daily living (ADLs). LTSS are provided in homes, community-based settings (including in the workplace), and institutions like nursing homes.

Special Health Needs

Individuals with special (or complex) health care needs have or are at increased risk of having chronic or other health care conditions. They require health and related care at greater amounts than other people of their age.