General Assistance Policies
The following GA policies address Income Requirements: [GA 200, 201, 202]
Income - GA Policy [200]
The nonexempt income of a person or family unit shall be considered in determining eligibility for and the amount of aid. If income exceeds the amount of maximum aid set forth herein, the person or persons shall be ineligible for aid. If income is less than the amount of maximum aid, the person or persons shall be eligible for an amount of aid that is the difference between the needs standard, and the nonexempt income. The source and amount of all income shall be verified.
Definition of Income - GA Policy [201]
Income is any benefit in cash or in-kind benefits that are available to, or expected to be available, to the applicant or recipient.
Request to Seek Other Means of Support - GA Policy [202]
An applicant or recipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to obtain any resource or benefit for which they qualify, or are entitled, including but not limited to the following:
Any person who is eligible for a federal/state cash aid program, other than a guaranteed or universal basic income program, shall not be eligible for aid under the General Assistance program.
To the extent that such resources or benefits, other than a federal/state cash aid program, are available, they shall be considered to be income; to the extent that such resources or benefits will become available in the future, they shall be considered to be income as of the date of availability.
Related Topics
Potential Income and Resources
VA (Veterans Administration) Benefits
RRB (Railroad Retirement Benefits)
Retirement, Survivors, Disability Insurance (RSDI)