Net Income Standards 430-05-50-10-10

(Revised 01/01/04 ML2893)

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The following net income eligibility standards reflect 100% of the Federal income poverty levels.

 

HH Size	Maximum Income	HH Size	Maximum Income
1	$ 749	9	$2,842
2	1,010	10	3,104
3	1,272	11	3,366
4	1,534	12	3,628
5	1,795	13	3,890
6	2,057	14	4,152
7	2,319	15	4,414
8	2,580	Each additional member	+ 262

 

Net monthly income is arrived at by determining gross monthly income and then subtracting the following:

1. 20% of earned income.
2. Standard deduction based on counting only eligible household members in determining household size as follows:

1. 1 through 4 person household - $134.00
2. 5 person household - $149.00
3. 6+ person household - $171.00

4. Allowable medical deductions in excess of $35 for elderly or disabled household members.
5. Childcare and dependent care costs not to exceed $200 per month for each child under two, $175 per month for each other dependent.
6. Child support paid.
7. Shelter costs in excess of 50% of net adjusted income. Shelter costs deducted cannot exceed $378.00.

Exception:

Households containing one or more elderly or disabled members are not subject to the shelter deduction maximum of $378.00.