Pennsylvania became the 36th state last month to do away with asset limits for households on food stamps. But it was only a few years ago that asset tests were actually the norm, not the exception.

Global and domestic financial markets are continuing to experience volatility related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic worldwide. As businesses assess the impact of COVID-19 on ...

Governor Gavin Newsom of California recently proposed reinstating the asset tests formerly used to determine eligibility for Medi-Cal health and long-term care benefits for disabled individuals and ...

6:46 p.m. June 2, 2025: A previous version of this article said primary homes could be considered in asset-test evaluations. Only second homes would be included. Millions of Californians who rely on ...