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

(Revised 10/01/06 ML3044)

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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	$ 817	9	$3,084
2	1,100	10	3,368
3	1,384	11	3,652
4	1,667	12	3,936
5	1,950	13	4,220
6	2,234	14	4,504
7	2,517	15	4,788
8	2,800	Each additional member	+ 284

 

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 3 person household - $134.00
2. 4 person household - $139.00
3. 5 person household - $162.00
4. 6+ person household - $186.00

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 $417.00.

Exception:

Households containing one or more eligible elderly or disabled members are not subject to the shelter deduction maximum of $417.00.  Households in which the only elderly or disabled members are excluded are subject to the shelter deduction maximum.