1. (a) “Temporary absence” means “temporary absence” as defined in RSA 167:78, XXIV, namely “any assistance group member who is temporarily away from the home for, but not limited to, the following reasons: school attendance, vacation, illness, or work.”

2. (b) “Temporary adjustment period” means the automatic eligibility period afforded to an AG when:

   1. (1) An absent parent returns while receiving FANF assistance;
   2. (2) An incapacitated parent recovers while receiving FANF assistance; or
   3. (3) A visually impaired recipient recovers while receiving ANB financial assistance.
3. (c) “Termination” means the discontinuance of assistance or benefits received by an individual or AG when the conditions of eligibility for receipt of such assistance are no longer met.
4. (d) “Title IV-D requirements (IV-D)” means the assignment of rights to child support and cooperation in establishing paternity and obtaining support as a condition of eligibility for NHEP and FAP financial assistance, as established under 42 USC 608.
5. (e) “Title XX funds” means federal money provided pursuant to 42 USC 1397 through a block grant to provide social services for specific goals.
6. (f) “Trust” means any arrangement in which a grantor transfers property to a trustee(s) with the intention that it be held, managed, or administered by the trustee(s) for the benefit of the grantor or certain designated beneficiaries, which is valid under state law and manifested by a valid trust instrument or agreement, and where the trustee(s) hold a fiduciary responsibility to manage the trust's corpus and income for the benefit of the beneficiaries.
7. (g) “Trustee(s)” means any individual, individuals, or entity, such as an insurance company or bank, who manage a trust, or similar device, and who has fiduciary responsibilities.
8. (h) “Uncompensated value” means the difference between the fair market value at the time of transfer, less any outstanding loans, mortgages, or other financial claims against the asset, and the amount received for the asset.
9. (i) “Underpayment” means the amount of the financial assistance payment received by an AG is less than the amount to which the AG was rightfully entitled, or for failure by the department to issue benefits to an eligible AG.
10. (j) “Unearned income” means all contributions, payments, pensions, benefits, loans, awards, or other income which are not received as compensation for work performed.
11. (k) "Unearned income-in-kind" means a contribution which does not represent compensation for a job performed.
12. (l) “Vendor payee” means an individual providing goods or services to the recipient who is paid directly by the department for such goods or services.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 and Revision Note #2 at Chapter Heading He-W 600); ss by #10399, eff 10-21-13; ss by #13836, eff 12-28-23