Great news for Supplemental Security Income Recipients in the City of Pomona. Applications for a new Guaranteed Income Program for eligible legal guardians or parents will open on June 17.
If you are on Supplemental Security Income and meet the rest of the requirements, you will be allowed to apply for this monthly payment for 18 months in the city of Pomona.
Supplemental Security Income recipients in Pomona could get $9,000
Getting $500 per month for one year and six months means you could get a total amount of $9,000. Of course, you must be a resident of the city of Pomona to get this Guaranteed Income Program check.
Not all ages are eligible for this monthly check. In fact, you must be at least 18 years old to apply. Parents and legal guardians can apply if they have a child aged prenatal -under 4 years old when they file.
Being on Supplemental Security Income as well will allow you to be eligible and to take part in the lottery to be chosen for this free money in the city of Pomona.
What are the requirements to qualify for the Guaranteed Income Program in Pomona?
To join the Guaranteed Income Program in Pomona, California, you must:
- Live in Pomona when applying.
- Be 18 or older.
- Be a parent or legal guardian of a child under 4.
- Meet one of these conditions:
- Experience COVID-19 financial impacts.
- Live in a QCT.
- Receive Pell Grants, Medicaid, MediCal, or CHIP.
- Earn below 65% of AMI, or $63,830 annually.
- Provide Informed Research Consent.
The program offers $500 each month to 250 people for 18 months. Applications open on June 17.
Not on Supplemental Security Income? Other ways to be eligible
Some citizens in the City of Pomona may be eligible because they live in a qualified area (qualified census tract or QTC). Others may qualify for applications if they experienced a negative impact during the pandemic.
Receiving benefits other than Supplemental Security Income may also make you eligible. For example, SNAP benefits (CalFresh), Medicaid, TANF, WIC LIHEAP, SBP, NSLP, and many other benefits or grants. If you do not qualify for any of the previous ways, you could check your household income.
For instance, if your AMI (Area Median Income) is at 65% or below that percentage, you can also be eligible. For more details visit https://forwardplatform.com/pomona-hug-program/ and call them at at 1-855-582-3973 if you need support or have additional questions.