Revision 25-2; Effective June 1, 2025
Monthly income must be at least 120% federal poverty level (FPL) and less than 135% FPL.
Use the couple income limit when both spouses are applying for the same program.
Monthly Income Limits for the Qualifying Individual (QI)-1 Program
Time Period | Individual Limit | Couple Limit | Deeming* |
---|---|---|---|
March 1, 2025 to Present | $1,565 to $1,761 | $2,115 to $2,380 | $619 |
March 1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025 | $1,506 to $1,695 | $2,044 to $2,300 | $605 |
March 1, 2023 to Feb. 29, 2024 | $1,458 to $1,640 | $1,972 to $2,219 | $579 |
March 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023 | $1,359 to $1,529 | $1,831 to $2,060 | $531 |
March 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022 | $1,288 to $1,449 | $1,742 to $1,960 | $511 |
March 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021 | $1,276 to $1,436 | $1,724 to $1,940 | $504 |
March 1, 2019 to Feb. 29, 2020 | $1,249 to $1,406 | $1,691 to $1,903 | $497 |
March 1, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2019 | $1,214 to $1,366 | $1,646 to $1,852 | $486 |
March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018 | $1,206 to $1,357 | $1,624 to $1,827 | $470 |
March 1, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017 | $1,188 to $1,337 | $1,602 to $1,803 | $466 |
March 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016 | $1,177 to $1,325 | $1,593 to $1,793 | $468 |
March 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015 | $1,167 to $1,313 | $1,573 to $1,770 | $457 |
March 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014 | $1,149 to $1,293 | $1,551 to $1,745 | $452 |
March 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013 | $1,117 to $1,257 | $1,513 to $1,703 | $446 |
March 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012 | $1,089 to $1,226 | $1,471 to $1,655 | $429 |
*The deeming allocation amount is based on the difference between the couple and individual income limits.
Note: These amounts do not include the $20 disregard.
Related Policy
MSP Resource Limits, Q-1300
Budget Reference Chart, Appendix XXXI