Guaranteed Income Programs Offer Cash to Seniors, Working Families and New Parents in Several U.S. Areas
Several guaranteed income programs are accepting applications, including CASH SJC, which pays $1,000 a month for a year to residents 60 and older in San Joaquin County, California, with applications closing December 2, 2026. Other programs serve working families in Maui County, Hawaii, and families expecting babies.
Several guaranteed income programs in the United States are accepting applications now, offering regular cash payments to seniors, working families, and expecting or new parents in selected communities. CASH SJC, which pays $1,000 a month for a year, has applications open until December 2, 2026. The Kamaʻāina Credit in Maui County, Hawaii, has a shorter window, with applications closing November 20, 2026.
CASH SJC Pays Older Residents $1,000 a Month
CASH SJC provides $1,000 a month for a year to people 60 and older in San Joaquin County, California. Applications close December 2, 2026, and interested residents can apply through the program’s online application site.
Kamaʻāina Credit Targets Working Families in Maui County
The Kamaʻāina Credit is a pilot program for working households in Maui County, Hawaii. Information about the program is published on the Maui United Way website. Applications close November 20, 2026, which is eight days from today.
Rx Kids and the Bridge Project Support Expecting and New Parents
Rx Kids provides cash payments connected to pregnancy and support for a new baby. The program operates in Michigan and in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Bridge Project offers cash support for families expecting a baby, with sites listed in Milwaukee, Arkansas, Chattanooga, and Appalachia. Families can find the program’s application information on the Bridge Project website.
How Cash Payments Can Affect Other Benefits
Cash received through programs like these can affect eligibility for or the amount of benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and housing assistance. The Social Security Administration has published guidance on how gifts are treated as income for SSI, on SSI resource limits, and on the reporting responsibilities of SSI recipients. Anyone receiving these benefits should review those rules before accepting new payments.
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