We are gathering data to try and understand whether individuals are likely to be affected by something known as a "Benefits Cliff."
A "Benefits Cliff" is what happens when public benefit programs taper off or phase out quickly when earnings increase. The abrupt reduction or loss of benefits can be very disruptive because even though earnings have increased, they usually have not increased enough for self-sufficiency.
The questions below will ask you about the different kinds of benefits and income you receive. Select as many of the choices that apply to your situation.
We would also like to acknowledge the groundwork laid by Susan Kolkowicz in developing this survey. Susan is a lived experience advocate in Los Angeles who has also been sounding the alarm on the Benefits Cliff issue. We are grateful for her contributions to this work.
This survey is anonymous.