Income Support
/ˈɪnkʌm səˈpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A government-provided financial assistance program aimed at supporting individuals with low or no income to meet basic living costs.
She applied for income support after losing her job to cover her rent and utilities.
Forms
- income support
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Commentary
Income support is typically means-tested and intended as a safety net for those without sufficient earnings; drafting should clarify eligibility criteria and relationship to other social security benefits.
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