Count reported SSI and TANF receipt in categorical eligibility lists

changelog.d/receives-ssi-tanf-categorical.fixed.md

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Count reported SSI and TANF receipt toward categorical eligibility in the school meals, Lifeline, Pell Grant simplified formula, TX DART, IL IHWAP, DC POWER, CA CARE, CVRP increased rebate, and CalWORKs exempt MAP program lists.

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/ed/pell_grant/efc/simplified/benefits.yaml

@@ -5,10 +5,12 @@ values:
     - receives_snap # Reported SNAP receipt, for households the model gives a $0 allotment.
     - school_meal_net_subsidy
     - tanf
+    - receives_tanf # Reported TANF receipt, for households the model gives a $0 benefit.
     - wic
     - receives_wic # Reported WIC receipt, for people the model gives a $0 benefit.
     - medicaid_enrolled
     - ssi
+    - receives_ssi # Reported SSI receipt, for people the model gives a $0 payment.
 metadata:
   unit: list
   label: Qualifying benefits for EFC simplified formula

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/fcc/lifeline/categorical_eligibility.yaml

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ values:
     - snap
     - receives_snap # Reported SNAP receipt, for households the model gives a $0 allotment.
     - ssi
+    - receives_ssi # Reported SSI receipt, for people the model gives a $0 payment.
     # Also not implemented:
     # - Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
 metadata:

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/fcc/lifeline/tribal_categorical_eligibility.yaml

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ values:
     - head_start
     - fdpir
     - tanf
+    - receives_tanf # Reported TANF receipt, for households the model gives a $0 benefit.
     # Also not implemented:
     # - Tribal programs:
     #   - Bureau of Indian Affairs general assistance

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/states/ca/calepa/carb/cvrp/increased_rebate/categorical_eligibility.yaml

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ values:
   2016-01-01:
     - medicaid_enrolled
     - ssi
+    - receives_ssi # Reported SSI receipt, for people the model gives a $0 payment.
     # Also:
     # - tanf # Not yet implemented in California.
     # Medi-Cal (Income Qualified Medi-Cal Only)

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/states/ca/cdss/tanf/cash/exempt.yaml

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ metadata:
 values:
   2015-07-01:
     - ssi
+    - receives_ssi # Reported SSI receipt, for people the model gives a $0 payment.
     - ca_in_home_supportive_services
     - ca_state_disability_insurance
     - workers_compensation

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/states/ca/cpuc/care/eligibility/categorical.yaml

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ values:
     - snap
     - receives_snap # Reported SNAP receipt, for households the model gives a $0 allotment.
     - ssi
+    - receives_ssi # Reported SSI receipt, for people the model gives a $0 payment.
     # Also these, not in our model:
     # NSL
     # Healthy Families A & B

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/states/ca/cpuc/care/eligibility/tribal_categorical.yaml

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ description: California provides CARE eligibility to tribal households that are
 values:
   2022-06-01:
     - tanf
+    - receives_tanf # Reported TANF receipt, for households the model gives a $0 benefit.
     - head_start
     # Also these, not in our model:
     # Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/states/dc/dhs/power/disqualifying_benefits.yaml

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ values:
   1975-01-01:
     - dc_tanf
     - ssi
+    - receives_ssi # Reported SSI receipt, for people the model gives a $0 payment.
     - unemployment_compensation
 
 metadata:

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/states/il/dceo/ihwap/eligibility/categorical_eligibility.yaml

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ values:
   2023-10-01:
     - il_liheap
     - ssi
+    - receives_ssi # Reported SSI receipt, for people the model gives a $0 payment.
     - il_tanf  # 42 U.S.C. 6862(7)(B) → 42 U.S.C. 601 (Title IV SSA)
     - il_aabd  # Comparable state program per 42 U.S.C. 6862(7)(B)
     - housing_assistance

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/states/tx/dart/qualifying_programs.yaml

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ values:
     - snap
     - receives_snap # Reported SNAP receipt, for households the model gives a $0 allotment.
     - tanf
+    - receives_tanf # Reported TANF receipt, for households the model gives a $0 benefit.
     # Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
     # Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
 

policyengine_us/parameters/gov/usda/school_meals/categorical_eligibility.yaml

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ values:
     - snap # Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
     - receives_snap # Reported SNAP receipt, for households the model gives a $0 allotment.
     - tanf # Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. Currently only available in CA and IL.
+    - receives_tanf # Reported TANF receipt, for households the model gives a $0 benefit.
     - fdpir # Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.
     - was_in_foster_care
     - is_homeless

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/ed/pell_grant/pell_grant_simplified_formula_applies.yaml

@@ -190,3 +190,39 @@
       tanf: 0
   output:
     pell_grant_simplified_formula_applies: true
+
+- name: Reports TANF receipt with a zero modeled benefit
+  period: 2023
+  input:
+    people:
+      person:
+        medicaid_enrolled: false
+        ssi: 0
+        wic: 0
+    tax_unit:
+      pell_grant_primary_income: 49_999
+    spm_unit:
+      snap: 0
+      school_meal_net_subsidy: 0
+      tanf: 0
+      receives_tanf: true
+  output:
+    pell_grant_simplified_formula_applies: true
+
+- name: Reports SSI receipt with a zero modeled payment
+  period: 2023
+  input:
+    people:
+      person:
+        medicaid_enrolled: false
+        ssi: 0
+        receives_ssi: true
+        wic: 0
+    tax_unit:
+      pell_grant_primary_income: 49_999
+    spm_unit:
+      snap: 0
+      school_meal_net_subsidy: 0
+      tanf: 0
+  output:
+    pell_grant_simplified_formula_applies: true

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/fcc/acp/is_acp_eligible.yaml

@@ -142,3 +142,33 @@
     wic: 0
   output:
     is_acp_eligible: true
+
+- name: Family reporting SSI receipt with a zero modeled payment is eligible if income is above 200% of FPG, due to Lifeline categorical eligibility
+  period: 2022
+  input:
+    lifeline: 0
+    snap: 0
+    ssi: 0
+    receives_ssi: true
+    medicaid_enrolled: false
+    ebb: 0
+    pell_grant: 0
+    fcc_fpg_ratio: 2.1
+    wic: 0
+  output:
+    is_acp_eligible: true
+
+- name: Tribal family reporting TANF receipt with a zero modeled benefit is eligible if income is above 200% of FPG, due to Lifeline categorical eligibility
+  period: 2022
+  input:
+    head_start: 0
+    fdpir: 0
+    tanf: 0
+    receives_tanf: true
+    ebb: 0
+    pell_grant: 0
+    is_on_tribal_land: true
+    fcc_fpg_ratio: 2.1
+    wic: 0
+  output:
+    is_acp_eligible: true

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/fcc/lifeline/is_lifeline_eligible.yaml

@@ -62,3 +62,26 @@
     medicaid_enrolled: false
   output:
     is_lifeline_eligible: true
+
+- name: Family reporting SSI receipt with a zero modeled payment is eligible
+  period: 2022
+  input:
+    fcc_fpg_ratio: 1.5
+    snap: 0
+    ssi: 0
+    receives_ssi: true
+    medicaid_enrolled: false
+  output:
+    is_lifeline_eligible: true
+
+- name: Tribal family reporting TANF receipt with a zero modeled benefit is eligible
+  period: 2022
+  input:
+    fcc_fpg_ratio: 1.5
+    is_on_tribal_land: true
+    head_start: false
+    fdpir: 0
+    tanf: 0
+    receives_tanf: true
+  output:
+    is_lifeline_eligible: true

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/states/ca/calepa/carb/cvrp/is_ca_cvrp_increased_rebate_eligible.yaml

@@ -22,3 +22,13 @@
     ssi: 1
   output:
     is_ca_cvrp_increased_rebate_eligible: true
+
+- name: Reported SSI receipt with a zero modeled payment also qualifies above the income threshold.
+  period: 2022
+  input:
+    school_meal_fpg_ratio: 4.01
+    medicaid_enrolled: false
+    ssi: 0
+    receives_ssi: true
+  output:
+    is_ca_cvrp_increased_rebate_eligible: true

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/states/ca/cdss/tanf/cash/eligibility/ca_tanf_exempt.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+# Unit tests for ca_tanf_exempt
+# California grants the exempt maximum aid payment to assistance units with a
+# member participating in SSI, IHSS, SDI, or workers' compensation.
+
+- name: Assistance unit with a member receiving SSI is exempt.
+  period: 2025
+  input:
+    state_code: CA
+    ssi: 1_000
+    ca_in_home_supportive_services: 0
+    ca_state_disability_insurance: 0
+    workers_compensation: 0
+  output:
+    ca_tanf_exempt: true
+
+- name: Assistance unit reporting SSI receipt with a zero modeled payment is exempt.
+  period: 2025
+  input:
+    state_code: CA
+    ssi: 0
+    receives_ssi: true
+    ca_in_home_supportive_services: 0
+    ca_state_disability_insurance: 0
+    workers_compensation: 0
+  output:
+    ca_tanf_exempt: true
+
+- name: Assistance unit in none of the exempt programs is not exempt.
+  period: 2025
+  input:
+    state_code: CA
+    ssi: 0
+    ca_in_home_supportive_services: 0
+    ca_state_disability_insurance: 0
+    workers_compensation: 0
+  output:
+    ca_tanf_exempt: false

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/states/ca/cpuc/care/ca_care_categorically_eligible.yaml

@@ -56,3 +56,28 @@
     head_start: false
   output:
     ca_care_categorically_eligible: true
+
+- name: Household reporting SSI receipt with a zero modeled payment is categorically eligible.
+  period: 2023
+  input:
+    state_code: CA
+    medicaid_enrolled: 0
+    wic: 0
+    snap: 0
+    ssi: 0
+    receives_ssi: true
+    tanf: 0
+    head_start: false
+  output:
+    ca_care_categorically_eligible: true
+
+- name: Tribal household reporting TANF receipt with a zero modeled benefit is categorically eligible.
+  period: 2023
+  input:
+    state_code: CA
+    is_on_tribal_land: true
+    tanf: 0
+    receives_tanf: true
+    head_start: false
+  output:
+    ca_care_categorically_eligible: true

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/states/dc/dhs/power/dc_power_has_disqualifying_benefits.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+# Unit tests for dc_power_has_disqualifying_benefits
+# DC POWER disqualifies households receiving DC TANF, SSI, or unemployment compensation.
+
+- name: Household receiving SSI has disqualifying benefits.
+  period: 2025
+  input:
+    people:
+      person1:
+        age: 40
+        ssi: 10_000
+    spm_units:
+      spm_unit:
+        members: [person1]
+        dc_tanf: 0
+    households:
+      household:
+        members: [person1]
+        state_code: DC
+  output:
+    dc_power_has_disqualifying_benefits: true
+
+- name: Household reporting SSI receipt with a zero modeled payment has disqualifying benefits.
+  period: 2025
+  input:
+    people:
+      person1:
+        age: 40
+        ssi: 0
+        receives_ssi: true
+        unemployment_compensation: 0
+    spm_units:
+      spm_unit:
+        members: [person1]
+        dc_tanf: 0
+    households:
+      household:
+        members: [person1]
+        state_code: DC
+  output:
+    dc_power_has_disqualifying_benefits: true
+
+- name: Household receiving none of the disqualifying benefits.
+  period: 2025
+  input:
+    people:
+      person1:
+        age: 40
+        ssi: 0
+        unemployment_compensation: 0
+    spm_units:
+      spm_unit:
+        members: [person1]
+        dc_tanf: 0
+    households:
+      household:
+        members: [person1]
+        state_code: DC
+  output:
+    dc_power_has_disqualifying_benefits: false

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/states/il/dceo/ihwap/eligibility/il_ihwap_categorically_eligible.yaml

@@ -61,3 +61,16 @@
     il_liheap: 300
   output:
     il_ihwap_categorically_eligible: true
+
+- name: Reported SSI receipt with a zero modeled payment is categorically eligible.
+  period: 2026
+  input:
+    state_code: IL
+    il_liheap: 0
+    ssi: 0
+    receives_ssi: true
+    il_tanf: 0
+    il_aabd: 0
+    housing_assistance: 0
+  output:
+    il_ihwap_categorically_eligible: true

policyengine_us/tests/policy/baseline/gov/states/tx/dart/reduced_fare/eligibility/tx_dart_reduced_fare_program_eligible.yaml

@@ -279,3 +279,27 @@
   output:
     # receives_snap is SPM-unit-level, so it projects to both members.
     tx_dart_reduced_fare_program_eligible: [true, true]
+
+- name: Person reporting TANF receipt with a zero modeled benefit is eligible for reduced fare program
+  period: 2025
+  input:
+    people:
+      person1:
+        age: 35  # Too young for Medicare, and not disabled.
+        is_disabled: false
+        wic: 0
+        chip: 0
+        medicaid_enrolled: false
+    spm_units:
+      spm_unit:
+        members: [person1]
+        tanf: 0
+        receives_tanf: true
+        snap: 0
+    households:
+      household:
+        members: [person1]
+        state_code: TX
+  output:
+    # Every other qualifying program is zeroed, so only receives_tanf can qualify him.
+    tx_dart_reduced_fare_program_eligible: true