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Revision 12-4; Effective December 1, 2012
The MEPD programs use income limits based on the Supplementary Security Income (SSI) limit up to the 300% of the federal poverty level. For a detailed list of the various income limits for the different programs, see Appendix XXXI, Budget Reference Chart.
G-1310 Community-Based Programs Using SSI Limits
Revision 24-1; Effective March 1, 2024
Use the following income limits for initial certification of programs tested against the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefit rate (FBR).
Income Limits
| Date Range | Individual | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2024 to Present | $943 | $1,415 |
| Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023 | $914 | $1,371 |
| Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022 | $841 | $1,261 |
| Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021 | $794 | $1,191 |
| Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020 | $783 | $1,175 |
| Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019 | $771 | $1,157 |
| Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018 | $750 | $1,125 |
| Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017 | $735 | $1,103 |
| Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 | $733 | $1,100 |
| Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015 | $733 | $1,100 |
| Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014 | $721 | $1,082 |
| Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013 | $710 | $1,066 |
| Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012 | $698 | $1,048 |
| Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011 | $674 | $1,011 |
| Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010 | $674 | $1,011 |
Related Policy
Individual Noninstitutional Budget, G-3110
Companion Noninstitutional Budget (Person with Ineligible Spouse), G-3120
Couple Noninstitutional Budget, G-3130
G-1320 Special Income Limits
Revision 24-1; Effective March 1, 2024
Use the following income limits for initial certification of programs tested against the special income limit of 300 percent of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefit rate (FBR).
Income Limits
| Date Range | Individual | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2024 to Present | $2,829 | $5,658 |
| Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023 | $2,742 | $5,484 |
| Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022 | $2,523 | $5,046 |
| Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021 | $2,382 | $4,764 |
| Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020 | $2,349 | $4,698 |
| Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019 | $2,313 | $4,626 |
| Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017 | $2,205 | $4,410 |
| Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 | $2,199 | $4,398 |
| Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015 | $2,199 | $4,398 |
| Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014 | $2,163 | $4,326 |
| Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013 | $2,130 | $4,260 |
| Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012 | $2,094 | $4,188 |
| Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011 | $2,022 | $4,044 |
| Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010 | $2,022 | $4,044 |
Related Policy
Individual Institutional Eligibility Budget, G-6110
Couple Institutional Eligibility Budget, G-6120
Companion Institutional Eligibility Budget, G-6130