Guaranteed income payments not considered income or resources for eligibility in California means-tested programs.

This bill ensures that guaranteed income payments are not considered income or resources when determining eligibility or the amount of benefits for various California means-tested programs. These programs include the California Food Assistance Program, Medi-Cal, General Assistance Program, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, and others. The bill also specifies that guaranteed income payments should not affect eligibility or benefit amounts for programs like CalWORKs and CalFresh. The implementation of this section is subject to federal law and requires necessary federal waivers.

Guaranteed income payments not considered income or resources for eligibility in California means-tested programs.

This bill ensures that guaranteed income payments are not considered income or resources when determining eligibility or the amount of benefits for various California means-tested programs. These programs include the California Food Assistance Program, Medi-Cal, General Assistance Program, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, and others. The bill also specifies that guaranteed income payments should not affect eligibility or benefit amounts for programs like CalWORKs and CalFresh. The implementation of this section is subject to federal law and requires necessary federal waivers.