Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart C - Eligibility Requirements
Chapter 140 - SPECIAL MA ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS
Subchapter A - THE CATEGORICALLY NEEDY HEALTHY BEGINNINGS PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND QUALIFIED CHILDREN
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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.
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).
