2008/2009 HHS Poverty Guidelines

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For all states (except Alaska and Hawaii) and for the District of Columbia

Size of family unit	100 Percent of Poverty	116 Percent of Poverty	150 Percent of Poverty
1	$10,400	$12,064	$15,600
2	$14,000	$16,240	$21,000
3	$17,600	$20,416	$26,400
4	$21,200	$24,592	$31,800
5	$24,800	$28,768	$37,200
6	$28,400	$32,944	$42,600
7	$32,000	$37,120	$48,000
8	$35,600	$41,296	$53,400

For family units with more than 8 members, add $4,176 for each additional person at 116 percent of poverty.

Note: For optional use in FFY 2008 and mandatory use in FFY 2009

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