Terms and Descriptions
Burman Hold
A Burman Hold is generated due to an unresolved discrepancy between the LEADER Replacement System (LRS) and MC Eligibility Data System (MEDS) and no immediate action has been taken to resolve the discrepancy. A review and evaluation must be completed to ensure information is corrected in LRS and/or MEDS.
Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Also referred to as the Dream Act, is a type of administrative relief from deportation where a non-U.S. citizen is permitted to temporarily remain in the United States.
Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
An electronic document system that manages the creation, storage and control of documents submitted to the county as verification of information needed for eligibility purposes.
Electronic Verification (e-Verified)
The process of sending self-attested information to the Federal Data Service Hub (FDSH) for verification. If the attested information is e-Verified by the FDSH, then there is no need to request physical verification (e.g. copy of SSN card, check stubs) from the applicant/beneficiary.
Ex-Parte
The process of reviewing all information available to the County that is relevant to the beneficiary’s MC eligibility, such as LRS, MEDS, EDMS, Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) abstracts, and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) to determine ongoing MC eligibility without having to contact the beneficiary or request verifications.
Federal Data Service Hub (FDSH)
An e-Verify system that is used to compare and verify information with other federal and State systems during the eligibility determination process.
Income And Eligibility Verification System (IEVS)
An electronic system which matches applicant name and SSN against federal and State income and asset data files.
MC Eligibility Data System (MEDS)
The State system that contains data and eligibility information for various health and public assistance programs, including MC.
Senate Bill (SB) 75
A State law which grants children under 19 years of age eligibility for full-scope MC benefits, regardless of immigration status, if otherwise eligible to MC.
SB 104
A State law which grants individuals ages 19 through 25, eligibility for full-scope MC benefits, regardless of immigration status, if otherwise eligible to MC.
Systematic Alien Verification and Entitlement (SAVE)
An e-Verify process used to verify immigration status of applicants when required for health and public assistance programs, including MC.
Self-Attestation
A formal declaration by an applicant/beneficiary that information is true and correct.
Permanently Residing Under Color of Law (PRUCOL)
PRUCOL is a public benefits category created by the federal courts that grants full-scope MC eligibility to immigrants residing "under the color of law.” For a person to be residing “under the color of law,” the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must know of the person’s presence in the U.S. and provide the person with written assurance that enforcement of deportation is not planned. PRUCOL is not recognized as an immigration status by the USCIS.
Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP)
Allows full-scope eligibility for undocumented individuals who are victims of trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes, if otherwise eligible.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Allows abused noncitizens or child of a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident to apply directly on their own, for lawful immigration status without the assistance of the abusive spouse or parent.