means-testing
noun [ U ]
GOVERNMENT, FINANCE uk/ˈmiːnzˌtestɪŋ/ usthe measuring of people's income in order to decide who gets money from the government for medical care, education, legal services, etc. or how much people get:
The government may introduce means-testing for eligibility for a state pension.
abolish/end/abandon means-testing Ending means-testing would make the system easier to administer.