(Revised 10/1/2023 ML 3752)
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The following net income eligibility standards reflect 100% of the Federal income poverty levels.
|
HH Size |
Maximum Income |
|
1 |
$1,215 |
|
2 |
$1,644 |
|
3 |
$2,072 |
|
4 |
$2,500 |
|
5 |
$2,929 |
|
6 |
$3,357 |
|
7 |
$3,785 |
|
8 |
$4,214 |
| Each additional member | $429 |
Net monthly income is arrived at by determining gross monthly income and then subtracting the following:
- 20% of earned income.
- Standard deduction based on counting only eligible household members in determining household size as follows:
- 1 through 3 person household - $198
- 4 person household - $208
- 5 person household - $244
- 6+ person household - $279
- Allowable medical deductions in excess of $35 for elderly or disabled household members.
- Childcare and dependent care costs.
- Child support paid.
- Shelter costs in excess of 50% of net adjusted income. Shelter costs deducted
cannot exceed $672.
Exception:
Households containing one or more eligible elderly or disabled members are not subject to the shelter deduction maximum of $672. Households in which the only elderly or disabled members are excluded are subject to the shelter deduction maximum.
