55 Pa. Code § 140.2

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 140.2 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Applicant-A pregnant woman or qualified child, or an individual applying on their behalf.

Budget group-A pregnant woman or qualified child.

Earned income-Money or other compensation received in return for services rendered.

Emancipated-An individual, under the age of 19, whether residing in or out of the parental household, who is no longer under the care and control of the parent.

Family-Parents, spouses and their children under the age of 21, when living together.

Immediate family-The child, the biological or adoptive parent of a child under 21 years of age, the spouse of the parent, and the brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, half-brother or half-sister who are under 21 years of age. The immediate family members must be living together.

LRR-Legally Responsible Relative-The spouse of a pregnant woman, or the biological or adoptive parent of an unemancipated child under the age of 19.

Nonrecurring income-Income that is received in a single payment and not expected to continue.

Qualified child-A child who meets the age standards in section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 1396a).

Qualified provider-An MA provider designated by the Department for the purpose of determining presumptive eligibility.

Restricted income-Income limited by the payer for the use of a specified person.

Unearned income-Money or other compensation received for which a service is not rendered.

55 Pa. Code § 140.2

The provisions of this § 140.2 amended June 15, 2001, effective 6/16/2001, 31 Pa.B. 3196.

The provisions of this § 140.2 amended under sections 201(2) and 403(b) of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201(2) and 403(b)).

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 140.100 (relating to resources of children under 21 years of age and families with children under 21 years of age).