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| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). |
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| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections. |
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| CHIP | Children's Health Insurance Program |
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| Medicaid | Medicaid is the US health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes and resources. |
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| Medicare | Medicare is the name given to a health insurance program administered by the United States government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria. |
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| TANF | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families |
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| WIC | Women’s, Infants and Children’s is a special supplemental nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum care women, Infants and Children up to five years old. |
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