Acronyms
| LCSW |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| LD |
Learning Disability |
| LHCSA |
Licensed Home Care Services Agency |
| LIC |
Live-In Caregiver |
| LMHC |
Licensed Mental Health Counselor |
| LMSW |
Licensed Master Social Worker |
| LOC |
Level of Care |
| LRE |
Least Restrictive Environment |
| M11Q |
Medical Request for Home Care |
| MCO |
Managed Care Organization |
| MD |
Doctor of Medicine (Medical Doctor) |
| MSA |
Manhattan Star Academy (an affiliate of YAI) |
| NASDDDS |
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services Inc |
| NIA |
National Institute on Aging |
| NICU |
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
| NIPD/NJ |
National Institute for People with Disabilities |
| NOD |
Notice of Determination |
| Non-MSC |
Non-Medicaid Service Coordinator |
| NP |
Nurse Practitioner |
| NYCRO |
New York City Regional Office |