Common Terms, Acronyms, and Shorthands

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid

A Medicaid program for people who are either age 65 or older, blind or have a disability determination. Must have family income at or below the monthly program limit.

Elder Benefit Specialist

Elder benefit specialists provide trusted and confidential advice to adults ages 60 and older about benefits, including health care and programs that could save them money.

Emergency Medical Assistance

Limited-Benefit EBD Medicaid program for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of any Medicaid category under state plan except US citizenship or qualifying immigrant status or having or applying for an SSN and who have a qualifying emergency condition.

a.k.a. Emergency Medicaid or Emergency Services Medicaid

Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment

A term used to refer to the comprehensive set of benefits covered for children in Medicaid.

Employer Sponsored Insurance

Insurance program offered by an employer to eligible employees and their dependents. Largest source of health coverage for non-elderly US residents.

End-Stage Renal Disease

The final, permanent stage of kidney failure where kidneys function at less than 15% of normal capacity, requiring dialysis or a transplant to sustain life

Using the best information available on hand to make an educated guess. FirstCheck recommendations are based on what is entered, if an estimate is not very accurate, it may skew the resulting recommendations.