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	150 Percent of Poverty	160 Percent of Poverty
1	$10,400	$15,600	$16,640
2	$14,000	$21,000	$22,400
3	$17,600	$26,400	$28,160
4	$21,200	$31,800	$33,920
5	$24,800	$37,200	$39,680
6	$28,400	$42,600	$45,440
7	$32,000	$48,000	$51,200
8	$35,600	$53,400	$56,960

For family units with more than 8 members, add $5,760 for each additional person at 160 percent of poverty.

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

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