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Revision 25-2; Effective June 1, 2025
Monthly income must be equal to or less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Use the couple income limit when both spouses are applying for the same program.
Monthly Income Limits for the Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI) Program
| Time Period | Individual | Couple | Deeming* |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 to Present | $2,609 | $3,525 | $916 |
| March 1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025 | $2,510 | $3,407 | $897 |
| March 1, 2023 to Feb. 29, 2024 | $2,430 | $3,287 | $857 |
| March 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023 | $2,265 | $3,052 | $787 |
| March 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022 | $2,147 | $2,904 | $757 |
| March 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021 | $2,127 | $2,874 | $747 |
| March 1, 2019 to Feb. 29, 2020 | $2,082 | $2,819 | $737 |
| March 1, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2019 | $2,024 | $2,744 | $720 |
| March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018 | $2,010 | $2,707 | $697 |
| March 1, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017 | $1,980 | $2,670 | $690 |
| March 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016 | $1,962 | $2,655 | $693 |
| March 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015 | $1,945 | $2,622 | $677 |
| March 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014 | $1,951 | $2,585 | $670 |
| March 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013 | $1,862 | $2,522 | $660 |
| March 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012 | $1,815 | $2,452 | $637 |
| March 1, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2011 | $1,805 | $2,429 | $624 |
| March 1, 2008 to Feb. 28, 2009 | $1,734 | $2,334 | $600 |
| April 1, 2007 to Feb. 29, 2008 | $1,702 | $2,282 | $580 |
| April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 | $1,634 | $2,200 | $566 |
| April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006 | $1,595 | $2,139 | $544 |
| April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005 | $1,552 | $2,082 | $530 |
| Jan. 1, 2003 to March 31, 2004 | $1,497 | $2,020 | $523 |
| Jan. 1, 2002 to Dec. 31, 2002 | $1,477 | $1,990 | $513 |
| Jan. 1, 2001 to Dec. 31, 2001 | $1,432 | $1,935 | $503 |
| Jan. 1, 2000 to Dec. 31, 2000 | $1,392 | $1,875 | $483 |
| Jan. 1, 1999 to Dec. 31, 1999 | $1,374 | $1,844 | $470 |
| Jan. 1, 1998 to Dec. 31, 1998 | $1,342 | $1,809 | $467 |
| Jan. 1, 1997 to Dec. 31, 1997 | $1,315 | $1,769 | $454 |
| Jan. 1, 1996 to Dec. 31, 1996 | $1,290 | $1,727 | $437 |
| Jan. 1, 1995 to Dec. 31, 1995 | $1,245 | $1,672 | $427 |
| Jan. 1, 1994 to Dec. 31, 1994 | $1,227 | $1,640 | $413 |
| Jan. 1, 1993 to Dec. 31, 1993 | $1,162 | $1,572 | $410 |
| Jan. 1, 1992 to Dec. 31, 1992 | $1,136 | $1,532 | $396 |
| Jan. 1, 1991 to Dec. 31, 1991 | $1,104 | $1,480 | $376 |
| July 1, 1990 to Dec. 31, 1990 | $1,047 | $1,404 | $357 |
* The deeming allowance is the couple limit minus the individual limit.
Note: These amounts do not include the $20 disregard.
Related Policy
MSP Resource Limits, Q-1300
Budget Reference Chart, Appendix XXXI