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Support for guaranteed basic income initiatives

Helping GBI pilot programs succeed by providing public benefits information and advice to participants

What is Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI)?

Guaranteed Basic Income, also referred to as GBI, Guaranteed Income, or Universal Basic Income, is usually a monthly payment of cash for a fixed number of months with no other requirements attached. Recipients of the funds can spend the money on whatever they choose and need. Unlike traditional public benefits programs, GBI recipients do not need to complete reports about other income, recertify, complete work requirements, or account for spending in order to maintain GBI payments.

At Bay Area Legal Aid, we work with organizations when they are creating a GBI pilot so that programs are designed to avoid jeopardizing participants’ public benefits. We also work directly with GBI recipients who receive public benefits, providing counseling and advocacy so that they may receive and maintain all economic support and public benefits to which they are entitled.

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  • Legal Advice Line: 800-551-5554
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