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Revision 12-4; Effective December 1, 2012
The MEPD programs use income limits based on the Supplementary Security Income (SSI) limit up to the 300% of the federal poverty level. For a detailed list of the various income limits for the different programs, see Appendix XXXI, Budget Reference Chart.
G-1310 Community-Based Programs Using SSI Limits
Revision 26-1; Effective March 1, 2026
Use the following income limits for initial certification of programs tested against the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefit rate (FBR).
| Date Range | Individual | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2026 to Present | $994 | $1,491 |
| Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025 | $967 | $1,450 |
| Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024 | $943 | $1,415 |
| Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023 | $914 | $1,371 |
| Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022 | $841 | $1,261 |
| Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021 | $794 | $1,191 |
| Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020 | $783 | $1,175 |
| Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019 | $771 | $1,157 |
| Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018 | $750 | $1,125 |
| Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017 | $735 | $1,103 |
| Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 | $733 | $1,100 |
| Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015 | $733 | $1,100 |
| Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014 | $721 | $1,082 |
| Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013 | $710 | $1,066 |
| Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012 | $698 | $1,048 |
| Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011 | $674 | $1,011 |
| Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010 | $674 | $1,011 |
G-1320 Special Income Limits
Revision 26-1; Effective March 1, 2026
Use the following income limits for initial certification of programs tested against the special income limit of 300% of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefit rate (FBR).
| Date Range | Individual | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2026 to Present | $2,982 | $5,964 |
| Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025 | $2,901 | $5,802 |
| Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024 | $2,829 | $5,658 |
| Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023 | $2,742 | $5,484 |
| Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022 | $2,523 | $5,046 |
| Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021 | $2,382 | $4,764 |
| Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020 | $2,349 | $4,698 |
| Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019 | $2,313 | $4,626 |
| Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017 | $2,205 | $4,410 |
| Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 | $2,199 | $4,398 |
| Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015 | $2,199 | $4,398 |
| Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014 | $2,163 | $4,326 |
| Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013 | $2,130 | $4,260 |
| Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012 | $2,094 | $4,188 |
| Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011 | $2,022 | $4,044 |
| Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010 | $2,022 | $4,044 |
Related Policy
Individual Institutional Eligibility Budget, G-6110
Couple Institutional Eligibility Budget, G-6120
Companion Institutional Eligibility Budget, G-6130