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What is a means tested program??

User Roay Spol
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Answer:

I think it means it's a method for determining whether someone qualifies for financial assistance to obtain a service.

Hope I helped!

User Diego Freniche
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Answer and Explanation:

Means tested program are designed to provide benefits to lower income persons living below poverty line and poor only.

It is available to those who have limited resources in the form of basic assets for survival and income.

For examples :

1) Free supply of food,

2) Free medical aid,

3) Assistance for needy families for temporary period.

4) Providing subsidies to them.

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