55 Pa. Code § 299.2
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Countable income-As defined in 20 CFR 416.1104 (relating to income we count).
DCH-Domiciliary care home-A premises certified by an area agency on aging for the purpose of providing a supervised living arrangement in a homelike setting for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours to clients placed there by the area agency on aging.
DCS-Domiciliary care services-Services and activities performed by the area agency on aging which are necessary to:
FBR-Federal benefit rate-As defined in 20 CFR 416.1101 (relating to definitions of terms).
In-kind support and maintenance-As defined in 20 CFR 416.1130(b) (relating to introduction).
Living in the household of another-As defined in 20 CFR 416.1132 (relating to what we mean by "living in another person's household").
Mandatory SSP-As defined in 20 CFR 416.2050 (relating to mandatory minimum state supplementation).
Optional SSP-A cash benefit, other than the mandatory SSP, provided to an eligible individual or couple under 20 CFR 416.2001 (relating to state supplementary payments; general).
PCH-Personal care home-A premise in which food, shelter and personal assistance or supervision are provided for a period exceeding 24 hours for four or more adults who are not relatives of the operator, who do not require the services in or of a licensed long-term care facility, but who do require assistance or supervision in matters such as dressing, bathing, diet, financial management, evacuation of a residence in the event of an emergency or medication prescribed for self-administration.
PCS-Personal care services-Assistance or supervision in matters, such as dressing, bathing, diet, financial management, evacuation of a resident in the event of an emergency, or medication prescribed for self-administration.
Representative payee-As defined in 20 CFR 416.601 (relating to introduction).
SSA-Social Security Administration.
SSI-Supplemental Security Income-As defined in 20 CFR 416.201 (relating to general definitions and terms used in this subpart).
SSP-State Supplementary Payment-A cash benefit provided by the State to an individual or couple eligible for SSI or that would be eligible for SSI except for income.
SSP-Only-A category designation for an individual or couple that is ineligible for SSI based on income alone, but eligible for an SSP.
55 Pa. Code § 299.2