Acronym Guide

Acronym Guide

Common terms/acronyms:

  1. SDP - Self-Determination Program
  2. POS/"purchase" - Purchase of Service Authorization
  3. Authorization/"Auth" - Same as POS above, terms used interchangeably.
  4. SC - Service Coordinator (aka case manager)
  5. FMS - Financial Management Services
  6. RC- Regional Center
  7. DDS- Department of Developmental Services
  8. IF - Independent Facilitator
  9. IPP - Individual Program Plan
  10. PCP - Person Centered Planning
  11. ACH - Automated Clearing House (direct deposit)
  12. EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer
  13. SIR - Special Incident Reporting