Clinical Trial Income
The first $2,000 received in a calendar year by an individual (or their spouse) for participating in a clinical trial involving testing of treatments for a rare disease or condition is exempt as income when determining eligibility for AABD medical benefits.
The person participating in the clinical trial must be at least 19 years old. For the income to be exempt the clinical trial must:
- be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), and
- involve research and testing of treatment that targets a rare disease or condition.
Request documentation that the clinical trial meets the requirements listed above when a person reports that income is received as compensation for participating in a clinical trial involving a rare disease or condition.
Every Dollar Counts Research Project
Every Dollar Counts (EDC) is a research project being conducted by the University of Chicago Poverty Lab and the Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights. Participants in the Every Dollar Counts Research Project will receive either $50 or $1000 a month. The income is Exempt unearned income for up to 60 months when determining AABD cash eligibility.
Chicago Resilient Communities Income Pilot
The Chicago Resilient Communities Income Pilot is a pilot program being conducted by the City of Chicago, The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and the Inclusive Economy Lab at the University of Chicago. 5,000 low-income households will receive $500 a month for 12 months to provide additional economic stability. The income is Exempt unearned income for up to 12 months when determining CASH and medical eligibility.
Evanston Guaranteed Income Pilot
The Evanston Guaranteed Income is a pilot program being conducted by Northwestern University and the City of Evanston, IL for those residing in the city of Evanston. 150 low-income households will receive $500 a month for 12 months to provide additional economic stability. The income is Exempt unearned income for up to 12 months when determining Cash and medical eligibility.
Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot
The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot is a pilot being conducted by the Cook County Government and the Bureau of Economic Development. A total of 3,250 low-income households will receive $500 a month for 24 months to provide additional economic stability due to the effects of COVID-19. The income is exempt unearned income for up to 24 months when determining cash and medical eligibility.
Illinois Stability Investment for Family Housing Pilot: Round One and Round Two
The Illinois Stability Investment for Family Housing (SIFH) pilot is a program being conducted by the IDHS in conjunction with the University of Chicago's Inclusive Economy Lab. Households that are chosen to participate will receive a one-time payment from $500 up to $10,000. The income received from this SIFH pilot is considered non-exempt for AABD Medical and other non-MAGI Medical programs.
Affording Survival Guaranteed Income Pilot
The Affording Survival Guaranteed Income Pilot is conducted by The Network in partnership with LIFT-Chicago, WINGS, Family Rescue and the Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR) at the University of Pennsylvania. The 60 participants selected for the first cohort will receive $1,000 a month for one year. The income received from the pilot is considered non-exempt for AABD Medical and other non-MAGI Medical Programs.
