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Means-Tested Programs Eligibility

The eligibility for means-tested programs when having more children, including how household size affects income and asset limits.

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Jan 11, 2026

Can having more children reduce eligibility for means-tested assistance?

Having more children usually does not reduce eligibility for means-tested programs; in many cases household-size adjustments raise income and asset limits so larger families remain eligible, though pr...