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Receiving BOOST payments may impact eligibility for other programs and benefits. The information provided below is to assist BOOST participants to understand how the BOOST payments may impact eligibility for other programs and benefits.
This webpage may be updated during the BOOST program period.
BOOST payments are typically considered a gift.
The following is a general summary of how BOOST payments may affect specific benefits and programs. However, each individual’s situation can vary, and it is recommended that current and potential BOOST participants consult directly with the relevant agencies for personalized guidance.
The BOOST Program and the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges is not able to, nor responsible for, determining how BOOST payments may impact eligibility for other benefits and programs for specific individuals.
Participation in BOOST is voluntary. Participants may exit the program at any time by notifying BOOST at BOOST@laccd.edu.
Impact Unlikely - According to current CalFresh guidance, payments from Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs like BOOST are not considered as income and will most likely NOT impact CalFresh eligibility.
Impact Unlikely - According to current CalWORKs guidance, payments from Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs like BOOST are not considered as income and will most likely NOT impact CalWORKs eligibility.
More info about CalWORKs.
Impact Unlikely - According to current guidance, BOOST payments are structured as a gift and will most likely not need to be reported as income.
More info about Child Care Benefits.
May Impact - BOOST payments are typically considered a gift.
Depending how participants record BOOST payments, BOOST may be considered income or resources available when students apply for financial aid through forms like the FAFSA and California Dream Act Application. It also may impact eligibility for student loan repayment programs such as income-based payment calculations. We recommend contacting your financial aid office or student loan holder for clarification prior to enrollment in BOOST if this is a concern to you.
More about LACCD Financial Aid Office webpages and contact info.
May Impact - According to current guidelines for General Relief (GR), participants may not be on GR and BOOST at the same time.
BOOST participants will likely not be eligible for GR.
Current GR participants would likely have their GR benefits impacted by participation in BOOST.
More information about General Relief.
Impact Unlikely - According to current guidance, BOOST income should not impact IHSS eligibility.
Impact Unlikely - According to current guidance, BOOST income is considered a non-taxable gift and should not count against Medi-Cal eligibility.
More info about MAGI Medi-Cal.
May Impact - According to current guidance, BOOST payments are not considered a gift and can impact Non-MAGI Medi-Cal benefits. We recommend contacting DPSS Customer Service Center for clarification prior to enrollment in BOOST if this is a concern to you.
More info about Non-MAGI Medi-Cal.
Impact Unlikely - According to current guidance, BOOST payments are not likely to impact utility and metro discounts.
More info about Metro/DWP/Utility Discounts.
May Impact - Participants in the Section 8 program and residents of public housing may be required to report BOOST payments to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) in accordance with federal regulations. This may result in an increase in the amount of rent you will be required to pay or other changes to program eligibility. We recommend contacting HACLA for clarification prior to enrollment in BOOST if this is a concern to you.
More info about Public Housing / Section 8.
Impact Unlikely - According to current guidance, BOOST payments are not likely to impact either Social Security or SSDI benefits.
More info about Social Security or SSDI
May Impact - BOOST payments are likely to be counted under SSI income eligibility rules and may impact payments or eligibility. We recommend contacting SSI for clarification prior to enrollment in BOOST if this is a concern to you.
More info about SSI.
Impact Unlikely - According to current guidance, BOOST payments are not likely to impact unemployment, disability, or paid family leave benefits.
More info about Unemployment, state disability insurance, paid family leave
May Impact - According to current guidance, BOOST payments are counted under WIC income eligibility rules and WIC benefits may be reduced or participants may become ineligible.
More info about WIC
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