468 NAC 5-003. DEFINITIONS

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: 003.01 CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS. An illness in which inpatient hospitalization is required, excluding childbirth, optional surgery, diagnostic work-ups, and services not included in Medicaid coverage. 003.01 DESTITUTION. Lack of the necessities of life including but not limited to food, shelter, and medical care resulting from an emergency situation. 003.03 EMERGENCY. A sudden and urgent situation requiring immediate action. 003.04 GROSS 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.