recipient A person who has been determined eligible for and is receiving benefits. Recipients include persons in cash cases where no payment is made because the minimum grant requirement is not met or there is a zero cash payment. number

A unique identifying number assigned to each person when authorized on CIS Client Information System.. This number is printed on the ACCESS card A blue and yellow plastic EBT card issued to persons who are authorized to receive Medical Assistance, SNAP, or cash assistance benefits. Medical providers use the card to verify eligibility for services through the Eligibility Verification System. and is used by medical providers as the key to verify client A person who is applying for or getting benefits. Regulations that specify requirements for a "client" apply to both applicants and recipients. eligibility and to bill DPW Department of Public Welfare. for medical services.