A guaranteed basic income program in Washington DC is allowing participants to choose the amount of their monthly checks. A DC basic income program lets participants choose their monthly payment amounts, no-strings-attached.
The CashRx pilot by Bread for the City aims to improve health outcomes for low-income residents.
Deborah Ogarro Kelly, a participant, is using the money to afford medicine and rent. For Deborah Ogarro Kelly, $1,400 a month is what she needs to cover household medical bills.Kelly, 47, isn’t able to work because she’s the main caregiver for her husband, who is blind and has health issues. […]
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