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The Directory of BASIC INCOME PILOTS IN THE U.S.
DEFINITIONS
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Universal Basic Income
Everyone in a given location is eligible. An example is Alaska Permanent Fund where every member of the state gets an annual payment. No requirements are needed to receive payment.
Basic Income
The amount is approximately sufficient to meet basic needs. Often this is targeted to a specific group like lower income new mothers.
Cash Transfers
One-time transfer of cash as opposed to regular installments
Base Income
the amount is intended to be a supplement, but not to ensure basic needs
UBI pilots news
updates on concluded and ongoing pilots
New Orleans tried giving young people $350 a month to help with finances. Did it work?
Sept 16, 2024
More and more Gen Zers are struggling to stay in work or school. With $350 monthly, a New Orleans guaranteed income program hoped to change that.
Sept 7, 2024
Despite backlash, guaranteed income pilot programs are lifting up Texas families
Sept 7, 2024
The Alaska Permanent Fund isn't exactly universal basic income, but offers similar benefits to UBI. Here's how it works.
Aug 29th, 2024
Illinois is launching a basic income pilot for 400 families in the child welfare system in the hopes of reducing maltreatment
Aug 27th, 2024
What would you do if the state gave you an extra $500 a month? 150 San Diegans got a chance to find out
June 9, 2024
Ex-California mayor praises guaranteed basic income, says critics are ‘unenlightened,’ ‘out of touch’
June 10, 2024
DEFINITIONS
LEARN THE TERMINOLOGY
What is a Basic Income?
A basic income is a periodic cash payment unconditionally delivered to all on an individual basis, without means-test or work requirement.
Why do we need it?
Someone’s Basic Income could never be taken away, it would:
- provide a secure financial platform to build on
- enable the employment market to become more flexible at the same time as enhancing income security
- give to everyone more choices over the number of hours for which they were employed
- enable carers to balance their caring and other responsibilities
- make it easier to start new businesses or to go self-employed, and
- encourage personal freedom, creativity, and voluntary activity
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