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Checkbook register: A small booklet that can be inserted into a checkbook cover along with checks for the purpose of tracking and balancing checking accounts.
Child support: An ongoing obligation for a periodic payment made directly or indirectly by a noncustodial parent to a custodial parent, caregiver or guardian, or the government, for the care and support of children of a relationship or marriage that has been terminated
Child Tax Credit: A tax credit based on the number of dependent children in a family, the family income, and the eligibility of the dependent children.
Combination Plans: Plans which allow states to both expand Medicaid and create a separate private plan as well, allowing for more variety in serving the needs of different populations. The program is not required to accept new enrollees if its capacity has been reached or if the state has used up all their funds.
Consignment shop: Stores that accept merchandise on a “consign- ment” basis, that is, the store will pay a percentage of the sale to the person selling the merchandise when and if the items are sold.
Co-payment or co-pay: A cost-sharing arrangement in which a covered person pays a specified charge for a specified service, such as $10 for an office visit. The covered person is usually responsible for payment at the time the health care is rendered.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; an emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest.
Department of Health and Human Services: The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
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