Every year, the federal government establishes poverty guidelines to determine who is financially eligible for particular programs. The chart below tells you the yearly income cut-offs for 2023. These figures change every year in January and are available online at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.
2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Household Size |
100% | 125% | 200% | 300% |
1 |
$14,580 |
$18,225 |
$29,160 |
$43,740 |
2 |
$19,720 |
$24,650 |
$39,440 |
$59,160 |
3 |
$24,860 |
$31,075 |
$49,720 |
$74,580 |
4 |
$30,000 |
$37,500 |
$60,000 |
$90,000 |
5 |
$35,140 |
$43,925 |
$70,280 |
$105,420 |
6 |
$40,280 |
$50,350 |
$80,560 |
$120,840 |
7 |
$45,420 |
$56,775 |
$90,840 |
$136,260 |
8 |
$50,560 |
$63,200 |
$101,120 |
$151,680 |
each additional person |
$5,140 |
$6,425 |
$10,280 |
$15,420 |