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DSS-4357EL                                                                 
WGIUPD                  GENERAL INFORMATION SYSTEM               04/18/01  
                   DIVISION:  Transitional Supports & Policy 

GIS 01/TSP001                                                              
                                                                           
TO: 		Local District Commissioners, TANF Services Plan Coordinators         
                                                                           
FROM:  	Shari Noonan, Deputy Commissioner                                   
       		Division of Transitional Supports and Policy                        
SUBJECT:  200% of Poverty Income Standards Chart - June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002                                                     
                                                                           
EFFECTIVE DATE:  June 1, 2001                                              
CONTACT PERSON:  Ed Hennessy (518) 473-0866                                

	The Department of Health and Human Services recently published its annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last (calendar) year's increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index.  The attached chart reflects this increase in the federal poverty standard levels.  The figures on the chart represent 200% of the federal poverty level for a given family size, both by month and by annual income.  These revised figures are effective June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002.

	The revised chart will need to be used when determining eligibility for programs funded through the provisions outlined in 00 LCM-20, "TANF Services for Individuals and Families with Incomes 200% of the Federal Poverty Level".  Please make sure that both your local district staff and contracted service providers are made aware of the revised chart.

	No INF or ADM will be issued regarding this change. 
                                                                             
200% of Poverty Income Standards Chart
June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002

Family Size                      Monthly Income             Annual Income

	1				$1,432			$17,180

	2				$1,935			$23,220

	3				$2,438			$29,260

	4				$2,942			$35,300

	5				$3,445			$41,340

	6				$3,948			$47,380

	7				$4,452			$53,420

	8				$4,955			$59,460

For family units with more than eight members, add $503 monthly, or $6,040 annually, for each additional family member.