General
Benefit eligibility
Whether you meet the legal and program rules to receive a specific benefit, separate from whether you have applied.
Eligibility can change when income, family status, or health changes; reassessments are common.
Commonly confused with
Enrollment, you can be eligible but not yet enrolled, or enrolled but later found ineligible.
The exact definition and rules can differ by program. Check the official rules for the benefit you are applying for.