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

(Revised 11/01/04 ML2941)

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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	$ 776	9	$2,896
2	1,041	10	3,161
3	1,306	11	3,426
4	1,571	12	3,691
5	1,836	13	3,956
6	2,101	14	4,221
7	2,366	15	4,486
8	2,631	Each additional member	+ 265

 

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 - $153.00
3. 6+ person household - $175.00

3. Allowable medical deductions in excess of $35 for elderly or disabled household members.
4. Childcare and dependent care costs not to exceed $200 per month for each child under two, $175 per month for each other dependent.
5. Child support paid.
6. Shelter costs in excess of 50% of net adjusted income. Shelter costs deducted cannot exceed $388.00.

Exception:

Households containing one or more eligible elderly or disabled members are not subject to the shelter deduction maximum of $388.00.  Households in which the only elderly or disabled members are excluded are subject to the shelter deduction maximum.