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In California, one of the most generous states with welfare, here's what it looks like for a single person with no children: WORK REQUIREMENT Non-assistance C
by Futurebot 10y ago
In California, one of the most generous states with welfare, here's what it looks like for a single person with no children:
WORK REQUIREMENT
Non-assistance CalFresh recipient over age 17 and under age 50 must satisfy the ABAWD work requirement as a condition of eligibility unless they meet specified exemption criteria or live in an area where the ABAWD work requirement is waived. ABAWDs cannot receive CalFresh (food stamps) for more than three months in a 36-month period unless they meet this requirement or are excused from it. The ABAWD work requirement is met by performing one of the following:
Working at least 20 hours per week in paid or volunteer employment;
Participating at least 20 hours per week in an allowable work activity such as vocational training or basic education programs; or
Participating in workfare (i.e., community service). The number of hours of participation in workfare is determined by dividing the CalFresh allotment by the higher of the state or federal minimum wage.
Max benefit: $174 a month(!)
Compare Germany:
If a worker is not eligible for the full unemployment benefits or after receiving the full unemployment benefit for the maximum of 12 months, he is able to apply for benefits from the so-called Arbeitslosengeld II (Hartz IV) programme, an open-ended welfare programme which, unlike the US system, ensures people do not fall into penury. A person receiving Hartz IV benefits is paid 404 EUR (2016) a month for living expenses plus the cost of adequate housing (including heating) and health care. Couples can receive benefits for each partner. Germany does not have an EBT (electronic benefits transfer) card system in place and, instead, disburses welfare in cash or via direct deposit onto the recipient's bank account.
- infinite8s 10y agoNot only that, in Germany you have universal health care, while in California (or anywhere else in the US) you will be uninsured (you can still be treated in the ER of any hospital, but that's not going to help in preventative situations).
- refurb 10y agoUh.... no. Read my original post. Medicaid is available to low income individuals. In fact, it was expanded (in most states) up to ~175% of the federal poverty level. You can get it even when you have a job!
- toomuchtodo 10y agoHave you tried to get Medicaid in a state? Because I have for a family member (Indiana). There's a waitlist, and even on it, your monthly out of pocket costs are very high (the person in question had zero income, and was still required to cough up $400-$1000 for prescriptions and copays, with no income!).
- dragonwriter 10y agoNote that this varies from state to state considerably. So, in some states, the experience may be very different. (Especially as to the monthly out of pocket once you qualify.)
- toomuchtodo 10y agoI realize that. That was my comment's point. Refurb made a broad generalization ("Medicaid is available to low income individuals.") that is factually inaccurate across most of the US states.
- x0x0 10y agoThat's on Indiana. Coincidentally, look at the governor. It's almost like they're getting the government they deserve... Medical works better, at least in part because Californians want it to work better.
- the_ancient 10y ago>>Have you tried to get Medicaid in a state? Because I have for a family member (Indiana). There's a waitlist, Wait are you not for Universal Healthcare... WTF do you think Universal Healthcare will be.... Medicaid for everyone that is what...
- toomuchtodo 10y agoHey there! Can you provide proof? Because every other first world country achieves better care at lower costs than the US with universal healthcare.