Acronyms

Glossary

An acronym is a term formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the major parts of a compound term. This list explains acronyms found on the cms.hhs.gov web site and other acronyms that are commonly used. This list is not a legal document. Select one of the following letters to view the list of acronyms that begins with that letter.

Glossary and Acronyms
Acronym Sort descending	Term
TIMS	Text Information Management System
TIN	Tax Identification Number
TINA	Truth In Negotiations Act
TIPPS	Test of Intermediary Prospective Payment System
TIS	Technical (or Technology) Information Services
TIS	Therapeutic Intervention Scoring (System)
TITLE I	Grants to States for old age assistance & medical assistance for the aged
TITLE II	Federal old age, survivors & disability insurance benefits (OASDI)
TITLE IV	Grants to States for aid & services to needy famlies with children (AFDC)
TITLE X	Grants to States for aid to the blind (AB)