468 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 003

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 468-5-003 - DEFINITIONS

For use within Emergency Assistance, the following definition of terms will apply unless the context in which the term is used denotes otherwise:

003.01CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS. An illness in which inpatient hospitalization is required, excluding childbirth, optional surgery, diagnostic work-ups, and services not included in Medicaid coverage.

003.02DESTITUTION. Lack of the necessities of life including but not limited to food, shelter, and medical care resulting from an emergency situation.

003.03EMERGENCY. A sudden and urgent situation requiring immediate action.

003.04GROSS MONTHLY INCOME. For the purpose of Emergency Assistance eligibility in this Chapter, gross monthly income means the earned and unearned income determined to be available to a household. Earned income includes gross wages, tips, salary, commissions and self-employment. Unearned income includes, but is not limited to:

(A) Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI);

(B) Railroad Retirement;

(C) Supplemental Security Income (SSI);

(D) Aid to Dependent Children (ADC);

(E) Assistance to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD);

(F) Veteran's or military service benefits;

(G) Unemployment Compensation or disability insurance benefits;

(H) Disability benefits paid by the employer;

(I) Child or spousal support; and

(J) Contributions.

468 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 003

Adopted effective 8/29/2022