To get a monthly payment, your net household income must be less than 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL) based on household size.
Net household income = gross income minus allowable deductions.
|
Household Size |
Maximum Gross |
Maximum Net |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,873 | $1,012 |
| 2 | $2,539 | $1,372 |
| 3 | $3,205 | $1,732 |
| 4 | $3,871 | $2,092 |
| 5 | $4,537 | $2,452 |
| 6 | $5,203 | $2,812 |
| 7 | $5,869 | $3,172 |
| 8 | $6,535 | $3,532 |
| 9 | $7,201 | $3,892 |
| 10 | $7,867 | $4,252 |
| Each additional member add |
$666 | $360 |
Allowable Deductions
Allowable deductions include:
- A standard deduction based on household size
- An earned income deduction (20% of earned income)
- The cost of child/dependent care
- Court-ordered child support paid to another household
- Shelter expenses (up to a maximum amount)
- Some medical expenses for household members age 60+ or with a disability