Federal Poverty Guidelines
The 2013 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 | $11,490.00 |
| 2 | $15,510.00 |
| 3 | $19,530.00 |
| 4 | $23,500.00 |
| 5 | $27,570.00 |
| 6 | $31,590.00 |
| 7 | $35,610.00 |
| 8 | $39,630.00 |
For families with more than eight persons, add $4,020 for each additional person
