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means test
1noun
an investigation into the financial position of a person applying for aid from public funds.
means-test
2[meenz-test]
verb (used with object)
to subject (a person or a specific benefit) to a means test.
The government proposes to means-test Medicare.
verb (used without object)
to perform a means test.
fair and responsible means-testing.
means test
noun
a test involving the checking of a person's income to determine whether he qualifies for financial or social aid from a government Compare needs test
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈԲ-ٱٱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of means test1
Origin of means test2
Example Sentences
"People should be in no doubt that the means test will increase and more people will get winter fuel payment this winter," Reeves said.
Speaking to BBC News NI, Lyons said he knows "how difficult it is to administer benefits. I know how difficult it is to means test benefits as well".
The decision to means test the winter fuel allowance was one of the first announcements made by Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves almost a year ago.
Care home residents may entirely self-fund their place, or be partially or fully-funded by their local authority depending on the findings of a means test.
As the debate continues, new UK government figures show a spike in claims for Pension Credit since the chancellor revealed plans to means test the winter fuel payment.
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