means test noun
plural ∼ tests [count] : a process done to find out the amount of money a person has in order to see if that person qualifies for government assistance
— means–test·ed 
/ˈmi:nzˈtɛstəd/ adjective
▪ a means-tested program ▪ means-tested assistance/benefits [=assistance/benefits based on the results of a means test]
/ˈmi:nzˈtɛstəd/ adjective ▪ a means-tested program ▪ means-tested assistance/benefits [=assistance/benefits based on the results of a means test]
