Federal Poverty Guidelines
The 2012 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Poverty Guidelines
Financial eligibility for certain government assistance programs is usually based on whether a family's income is less than the federal poverty guidelines issued each year by the Department of Health and Human Services
| Household Size |
Poverty Guideline (48 Contiguous States and D.C.) |
| 1 | $11,170.00 |
| 2 | $15,130.00 |
| 3 | $19,090.00 |
| 4 | $23,050.00 |
| 5 | $27,010.00 |
| 6 | $30,970.00 |
| 7 | $34,930.00 |
| 8 | $38,890.00 |
For families with more than eight persons, add $3,960 for each additional person
