Glossary P-words (AAM)

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Parent - A biological, adoptive, or stepparent, or an individual acting in the place of a parent, such as a foster parent or legal guardian.

Parolee - An alien admitted to the U.S. at the discretion of the U.S. Attorney General for emergency reasons in the public interest.

Payment period - the semi-monthly period from the first to the 15th of the month, which is covered by the payroll payment of the 15th, and from the 16th of the month through the last day of the month, which is covered by the payroll payment dated the 30th or the last day of the month.

Payment from a trust - Any disbursal from the principal of a trust, or from income generated by a trust, which benefits the party receiving it, regardless of whether the benefit is actual cash, or noncash, or property disbursements, such as the right to use and occupy real property.

Penalty date - The first date upon which a penalty for transfer of assets for less than fair market value can be assessed.

Penalty period - The length of time during which payment for institutionalized medical services is denied.

Personal identification number (PIN) - the 4 digit number used by a client to activate and control the use of the EBT card.

Personal interview - A face-to-face or telephone conference between the individual or an authorized representative and the case technician.

Personal property - A form of cash or an item which can be converted to cash, i.e., liquid asset.

Private institution - A facility which provides shelter, custody, or care to two or more persons and is managed entirely or partially by private funds.

Probation and Parole Violators - individuals who are violating a condition of probation or parole under Federal or State law.

Protected income level (PIL) - The amount that net income is compared to, in determining eligibility for medically needy medical assistance for all non-nursing facility cases and In and Out Medical Assistance cases.

Public institution - A facility which affords shelter, custody, or care to two or more persons and is managed entirely or partially by any public instrumentality, official, or employee acting in an official capacity.