Means testing definition

Means testing means the use of an older person's income or resource to deny or limit the person's receipt of services.
Means testing means the use of an older adult’s income or resources to deny or limit providing legal assistance or services. Refer to 45 CFR §1321.3. The contractor may only inquire and obtain information about an older adult’s financial circumstances for the purpose of identifying and providing benefits and resources for which an older adult may be eligible. Refer to 45 CFR §1321.71 (e).
Means testing means a method that uses the means testing instrument to determine whether an individual or a household has the ability to pay for their social health insurance premium;

Examples of Means testing in a sentence

  • Means testing shall not be used for providing services under this contract.


More Definitions of Means testing

Means testing means the consideration a consumer's financial resources (i.e., "means") in order to determine eligibility for a service or to determine cost sharing or voluntary contribution amounts.