Acronyms
GlossaryAn acronym is a term formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the major parts of a compound term. This list explains acronyms found on the cms.hhs.gov web site and other acronyms that are commonly used. This list is not a legal document. Select one of the following letters to view the list of acronyms that begins with that letter.
Acronym | Term Sort descending |
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STAR | (Medicaid) Systems Test for Alternative Reimbursement |
UPL | (Medicaid) Upper Payment Limit |
MBHCW | (Medicare or Medicaid) Home & Community Based Services Waivers System |
SHIP | (Medicare) Supplemental Health Insurance Programs |
SAR | (microfilm) Storage & Retrieval unit |
CHDS | (National) Charge Distribution System |
HIMICS | (OHPS) Management Information Control System |
RECONS | (Online) Reconsideration Information System |
NISC | (OPM) National Independent Study Center |
WASC | (OPM) Washington DC Area Service Center |