The following words and terms have the following meanings when used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) AA--Adaptive aids.(2) Abuse--"Abuse" as defined by the statute or rule that governs the investigation of alleged abuse of an individual.(3) AFC--Adult foster care.(4) Applicant--A person seeking to obtain a contract.(5) Application denial period--A period of time during which HHSC denies a contract application submitted to HHSC.(6) Business day--Any day except a Saturday, a Sunday, or a national or state holiday listed in Texas Government Code §662.003(a) or (b).(7) CAS Program--Community Attendant Services Program.(8) CFC PAS/HAB--A Medicaid state plan service provided through the Community First Choice (CFC) Option, described in 1 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 27 (relating to Community First Choice), under a contract for:(A) the HCS Program;(B) the TxHmL Program;(C) a DSA in the CLASS Program; or(D) the DBMD Program.(9) CFS--Continued family services.(10) Change of legal entity--An event that occurs when a contractor is required to obtain a new federal tax identification number.(11) Change of ownership--An event that occurs when:(A) as a result of a transfer or sale, at least 50 percent of the ownership of a contractor is held by one or more persons who owned less than 5 percent of the contractor before the transfer or sale; and(B) the contractor is not required to obtain a new federal tax identification number.(12) Choice list--A list of contracts under which an individual or LAR may choose to receive services.(13) CLASS Program--Community Living Assistance and Support Services Program.(14) Clean claim--In accordance with Code of Federal Regulations,