Acronyms

Glossary

An 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.

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Glossary and Acronyms
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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