The unfounded rumor about $900 payments to transgender individuals in Palm Springs stems from a misinterpretation of a broader universal basic income pilot scheme launched in 2023.
Participants in the Palm Springs basic income pilot were not chosen based on gender identity, but rather on specific financial criteria and prior involvement with partnered nonprofits.
The fact-checking organization PolitiFact clarified that eligible residents of the pilot program must have an annual income under $16,600, regardless of gender identity.
The aim of the pilot program was primarily research-focused, exploring the effects of guaranteed income on the community while ensuring inclusivity among participants.
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