MFIP, GA, HSP:
Use the 130% Federal Poverty Guidelines listed below when determining the income amount for sponsors and their household size. See 0031.33 (Sponsor Deeming).


SNAP:
For information about the Gross Income Test for elderly/disabled units, see 0019 (Gross Income Test).

The 130% Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) must be used in the following situations:

●	As the gross income test for non-categorically eligible units WITHOUT an eligible elderly or disabled unit member. To determine SNAP categorical eligibility/ineligibility, see 0013.06 (SNAP Categorical Eligibility/Ineligibility).
●	As the income threshold when determining if a sponsored non-citizen meets the indigent exemption criteria to be exempt from sponsor deeming. See 0031.33 (Sponsor Deeming).
●	As the gross monthly income limit deduction for the sponsor’s unit size when calculating sponsor income deeming for a sponsored non-citizen. See 0031.33 (Sponsor Deeming).
●	Simplified Reporters must report when their gross income exceeds 130% FPG for the unit size. See 0007.21 (Simplified Reporting – SNAP) for more information.

UNIT SIZE	130% FPG Income Limits
1	$1,696
2	$2,292
3	$2,888
4	$3,483
5	$4,079
6	$4,675
7	$5,271
8	$5,867
Each add'l member	$596

The 200% FPG must be used as the gross income test for Broad Based Categorically Eligible (BBCE) units. To determine SNAP categorical eligibility/ineligibility, see 0013.06 (SNAP Categorical Eligibility/Ineligibility).

Use the gross income limits below for categorical eligible SNAP units.

UNIT SIZE	200% FPG Income Limits
1	$2,609
2	$3,525
3	$4,442
4	$5,359
5	$6,275
6	$7,192
7	$8,109
8	$9,025
9	$9,942
10	$10,859
Each add'l member	$917

NOTE: Units with an eligible elderly or disabled unit member with income above 200% FPG are non-categorically eligible and must meet the 100% net income test. See 0020.12 (SNAP Assistance Standards).

MSA:
The gross income limit is 300% of the SSI Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) for an individual. See 0029.06.03 (Supplemental Security Income Program) for the current rate.

If a married couple lives together and both partners apply and have a basis of eligibility, use their combined gross income. Their combined gross income must not exceed 600% of the SSI FBR for an individual.