Selected individuals were randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group is receiving the $500 monthly income payments and the other is not. Both groups will provide researchers with important information about their life experiences and community needs.
UPenn CGIR (lead reasearchers) Des Moines University (local research team), Mid-Iowa Health Foundation (lead funder)
IMPLEMENTATION DATA
Implementation Dates
NA
Implementation Status
Active
Total Number of Participants
110
Type of Funding
Public/Private
Participants Receiving the Transfer
Individuals
Transfer Amount
$500 USD
Frequency of Payment
Monthly
Duration of Payment
NA
Other Intervention Components
NA
Is Use of Funds Available?
Yes
Is the Pilot a Randomized Control Trial (RCT)?
Yes
Other Intervention Components
NA
TARGETING INFORMATION
Type of Tagergeting
Geographic means-testing (e.g. all resident in an eligible geographic area, such as a census tract or zip-code), Individual or household means-testing (e.g. all individuals who meet an income cut-off or threshold), Identification with a demographic group (e.g. age, gender identity, race), No eligibility or targeting criteria
Targeting Details
Age 18+, live in tri-county area, have a dependent up to the age of 25, and have an AMI of 60% or less.
