The rule would apply to virtually all means-tested programs, Federal, state or local.

When an immigrant uses any means-tested program, his sponsor's income would be deemed to be his for purposes of eligibility.

It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and is managed by the states.

You can see this happening right now to Medicaid, the nation's most important means-tested program.

Among children, means-tested programs, including Aid to Families with Dependent Children, have the biggest effect.

Wilson notes that some means-tested programs are still necessary, but recommends that they be framed as secondary to universal programming efforts.

IDA balances generally are not to be considered in determining eligibility and benefits for means-tested federal programs.

Lusardi states that African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to face means-tested programs that discourage asset possession due to higher poverty rates.

The program is not a retirement plan but a means-tested program for the poor elderly, disabled and blind who meet strict income and savings rules.

Virtually every means-tested program for the poor, including welfare, actually provides benefits to only a fraction of those eligible.