Means-tested means eligibility based on what?

• A. Age
• B. Disability
• C. Income or means
• D. Location

Answer: (C)

Means-tested means eligibility is determined by financial resources. These programs are designed to help those with low income or limited means, so your income (and often household size and, in some cases, assets) is what decides whether you qualify. If your income falls under the program’s threshold, you’re eligible; if it’s above, you’re not.

This focus on financial need is what sets means-tested programs apart. Age, disability, or location can influence who the program targets or how benefits are delivered, but the deciding factor for qualification is usually income or overall means, not those other factors. For example, Medicaid and SNAP use income limits to determine eligibility, illustrating the means-tested approach.