Question 1

I’m a gig worker, self employed or have seasonal income. How do I prove that I meet the work requirements?

Jan Cartwright · Accepted Answer

For seasonal workers, all earned income must be totaled over the previous 6 months and divided by 6. The average income over those 6 months must be at or above $580. The $580 represents 80 hours at the federal minimum wage of $7.25. We expect the federal government to issue final guidance by June 2026. We will update these FAQs as more information becomes available.

Question 2

I’m a gig worker, self employed or have seasonal income. How do I prove that I meet the work requirements?

Jan Cartwright · Accepted Answer

For seasonal workers, all earned income must be totaled over the previous 6 months and divided by 6. The average income over those 6 months must be at or above $580. The $580 represents 80 hours at the federal minimum wage of $7.25. We expect the federal government to issue final guidance by June 2026. We will update these FAQs as more information becomes available.