P Glossary Terms Beginning with P

The natural or adoptive mother or father of a child as verified by documentation, such as a birth certificate or adoption decree. (See Determining Budgetary Units to determine whether the parent is required to be included in the budgetary unit.)

Parole Definition

A person on parole is released from prison or jail temporarily or permanently before completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior. (See Disqualified Participants)

Participants Definition

A person who, in a given month, meets any of the following:

●Is receiving program benefits.

●Has their income, resources (when applicable), and expenses considered in determining eligibility and benefit levels for that program.

Per Capita Income Definition

Per Capita payments are a distribution of property or money to an individual on a per person basis.

Types of Per Capita payments received by Tribal members include, and are not limited to, any of the following:

●Indian Tribe funds.

●Indian Claims Judgement funds.

●Trust fund distributions.

●Indian Gaming income.

●Indian Gaming Per Capita funds placed in an inaccessible trust.

See Native American Income, Claims, or Funds for more information.

Personnel Control Number Definition

The AZTECS user's personal ID number used to authorize certain actions.

Personal Responsibility Agreement Definition

A document signed by the budgetary unit. The Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA) states the obligation of the budgetary unit is to become self-sufficient through employment. The PRA also states that the budgetary unit will cooperate with the CA program requirements.

Piecework Definition

Work paid by the number of items produced instead of by the number of hours worked.

Piecework is also known as the following:

●Piece rate

●Piecemeal rate

Pilot Programs Initiated by FAA Definition

Before implementing new programs or procedures statewide, FAA often initiates a pilot program in a county or Region first. Prior to the beginning of the pilot, staff located in the designated pilot area are instructed on the processing requirements and procedures developed for the pilot.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Definition

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological reaction after experiencing a highly stressful event. These events include and are not limited to all of the following:

●Combat situations

●Physical violence

●Natural disasters

PTSD is usually characterized by one or more of the following:

●Depression

●Anxiety

●Flashbacks

●Recurrent nightmares

●Avoidance of reminders of the event

PTSD is also called post-traumatic stress syndrome.

Prepaid Medical Management Information System (PMMIS) Definition

Pre-paid Medical Management Information System (PMMIS) is AHCCCS' computer system for internal use only. PMMIS contains information regarding medical service providers, and those who receive their services.

When experiencing access or navigational problems with PMMIS, FAA staff must contact FAA Data Security for resolution.

Prima Facie Determination

Prima Facie stands for 'at face value' or 'at first look'. Prima Facie Determination documents provide temporary approval for a noncitizen to legally reside in the U.S. while evidence is being processed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Primary Informant (PI) Definition

The Primary Informant (PI) generally completes the application process, provides information, and reports changes on behalf of themselves or another participant. This is also the person in whose name the AZTECS case is designated.

Primary Source of Information Definition

When the information comes directly from the source, the information is provided by the primary source.

Examples of primary sources include, and are not limited to, all of the following:

●Child support income issued through the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS).

●Deceased Participant Crossmatch Report provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Office of Vital Records.

●Lottery winnings information provided by the Arizona Lottery Commission.

●Social Security and SSI benefit information verified by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

●Social Security Number verification displayed in HEAplus SOLQI Response Data Summary.

●Unemployment Insurance benefit information available through the Household System Check (HOSC).

Prudent Person Concept

The prudent person concept refers to a decision-making (also known as critical thinking) process that strengthens the worker’s policy knowledge, confidence, and decision-making capabilities within FAA.

Make all eligibility decisions using reasonable judgment, based on knowledge of and experience with the programs. Research any questionable(g) or unclear(g) situations thoroughly by using the verification available, which may include electronic sources, and make a decision based on these findings.

Document the case file(g) to show the reasoning that led to the decision. Include the Cash and Nutrition Assistance Policy Manual references used in making the decision.

After thorough research into the questionable or unclear situation, and consulting with management, FAA staff may still not understand the intent of the policy. When this occurs, authorized staff must request a policy clarification. See Elevating Eligibility Questions (Policy Clarification or Field Inquiry) for more information on what actions to take when the policy is unclear.

Primary Wage Earner Definition

For CA, the Primary Wage Earner is defined as the parent who earned the greater amount of income in the 24 months prior to the TPEP application. See TPEP for more information.

Probation Definition

A person on probation is convicted of a crime and is sentenced to probation instead of serving time in jail or prison. (See Disqualified Participants)

Prospective Eligibility Definition

An eligibility determination based on the budgetary unit size, resources (when applicable), projected income and expenses that exist or are reasonably expected to exist in the benefit month (including changes that are expected to occur).

Prospective Ineligibility Definition

A determination that a case will be ineligible in a specific month. This is based on eligibility factors that exist and are anticipated to exist in that month.

Public Assistance Definition

Financial benefits and services provided based on need. They are funded by federal, state, or local agencies. Public assistance includes, and is not limited to, any of the following:

●Cash Assistance (CA)

●Emergency Assistance (EA)

●Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

●Tuberculosis Control (TC)

Public Charge Definition

Under Federal immigration law, Public Charge refers to a noncitizen who is determined likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence. This may be indicated by one of the following:

●Receipt of public cash assistance for income maintenance.

●Receipt of government-funded assistance for long-term care.

A Public Charge determination cannot be made solely on the basis of receipt of government benefits. Other factors that must be reviewed under the law include all of the following:

●Age

●Health

●Family status

●Assets, resources, and financial status

●Education and skills

●Prospective immigration status

●Expected period of admission

●Sufficient Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ when required under Section 212 (a) (4) (C) or (D) of the INA 8 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1182 (a) (4) (C) or (D).

A noncitizen who is determined to be a Public Charge is generally inadmissible to the United States (U.S.). A determination of inadmissibility may result in denial of an application for a U.S. Visa or lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. The Public Charge rule does not affect an LPR who is applying for U.S. Citizenship.

The Public Charge rule applies to some noncitizens who are applying for admission to the U.S. or for LPR status. It does not apply to noncitizens coming to the U.S. on humanitarian grounds. This includes, and is not limited to, any of the following immigration statuses:

●Refugees

●Asylees

●Survivors of Domestic Violence

●Victims of trafficking and other serious crimes

●Special immigrant juveniles

●Any of the following individuals paroled into the United States:

Cuban and Haitian entrants

Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees

Afghani Humanitarian Parolees

Only the following public benefits may be considered when determining whether a noncitizen is considered a Public Charge:

●Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

●Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Cash Assistance

●State and local cash assistance benefits that provide benefits for income maintenance (often called General Assistance programs)

●Programs including Medicaid that support noncitizens by providing government-funded long-term care.