MFIP/DWP ASSISTANCE STANDARDS
ISSUE DATE: 10/2020
MFIP:
FAMILY WAGE LEVEL | ------------------------------TRANSITIONAL STANDARD---------------------- | |||
# Eligible People | Full Standard | Cash Portion | Food Portion | |
1 | $567 | $515 | $350 | $165 |
2 | $925 | $841 | $537 | $304 |
3 | $1,175 | $1,068 | $632 | $436 |
4 | $1,406 | $1,278 | $721 | $557 |
5 | $1,617 | $1,470 | $797 | $673 |
6 | $1,859 | $1,690 | $873 | $817 |
7 | $2,021 | $1,837 | $950 | $887 |
8 | $2,228 | $2,025 | $1,016 | $1,009 |
9 | $2,431 | $2,210 | $1,080 | $1,130 |
10 | $2,629 | $2,390 | $1,135 | $1,255 |
Each add'l person | $197 | $179 | $53 | $126 |
Use the Family Wage Level (FWL) standard for all applicants at the initial income test.
When calculating the monthly benefit level, use the FWL only for units with earned income. See 0022.12 (How to Calc. Benefit Level - MFIP/DWP/GA).
Some state and federal programs do not count the food portion as income. Examples of these programs include housing subsidy programs, low income energy assistance program, and Supplemental Security Income when determining interim assistance amount.
DWP:
Follow the CASH portion of the MFIP Transitional Standard. The maximum monthly benefit amount available under DWP is the difference between the unit's needs and the unit's countable income, not to exceed the cash portion of the MFIP standard of need.
SNAP, MSA, GA, GRH:
No provisions.
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 02/2020 | in MFIP updates the Family Wage Level and the Transitional Standard 02/2020 due to Legislative MFIP cash grant increase. |
| 10/2019 | in MFIP updates the Family Wage Level and the Transitional Standard. |
| 10/2018 | in MFIP updates Family Wage Level and Transitional Standard due to (FY) 2019 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) to SNAP. |
| 10/2017 | in MFIP updates the Family Wage Level and the Transitional Standard due to the (FY) 2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). |
| 10/2016 | in MFIP updates the Family Wage Level and the Transitional Standard. |
| 10/2015 | in MFIP updates the Family Wage Level and the Transitional Standard. |
| 12/2014 | Removed WB. This program was suspended 12/1/14. |
| 10/2014 | MFIP updates Family Wage Level, Transitional Standard, Shared Household Standard. Adds to use Family Wage Level (FWL) standard for all applicants at initial income test. Adds and deletes language in the 2nd paragraph for clarity. |
| 11/2013 | in MFIP updates the Family Wage Level, the Transitional Standard and the Shared Household Standard. |
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