Poverty Guidelines

Are poverty guidelines based on gross income?

The federal poverty guidelines, also known as the federal poverty level (FPL), are used to measure a household's poverty status depending on your income. But not just the income you take home—your FPL is based on your modified adjusted gross income.

2021 federal poverty guidelines - PeopleKeep

What are federal poverty guidelines for 2020?

2020 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

2020 Poverty Guidelines - HHS ASPE

What are poverty guidelines?

The poverty guidelines are a simplified version of the federal poverty thresholds used for administrative purposes — for instance, determining financial eligibility for certain federal programs. They are issued each year in the Federal Register by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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What is the 2021 poverty line?

2021 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

2021 Poverty Guidelines | ASPE - HHS