Many programs base their eligibility on federal poverty guidelines. Here are the 2011 figures for 100% of the federal poverty level. If a program’s income limit is 200%, multiply this number by 2, if the limit is 250% of the federal poverty level, multiply this number by 2.5, etc.
Number in Family 100% of Federal Poverty Level
1 $10,830
2 $14,570
3 $18,310
4 $22,050
5 $25,790

