TO:	Commissioners, TANF Services Plan Coordinators, FFFS Plan Coordinators, Employment Directors, TA Directors

FROM:	Russell Sykes, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Employment and Transitional Supports

SUBJECT:	200% of Poverty Income Standards Chart – June 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007

EFFECTIVE DATE:  June 1, 2006

CONTACT PERSON:  Edward 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 Guidelines.  The figures on the chart represent 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a given family size, both by month and by annual income.  These revised figures are effective June 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007.

	The revised chart should be utilized when determining eligibility for programs funded through the provisions outlined in 00 LCM-20, “TANF Services for Individuals and Families with Incomes at or below 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 Guidelines Chart
June 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007

Family Size	Monthly Income	Annual Income
	
1	$1,633	$19,600	
2	$2,200	$26,400	
3	$2,767	$33,200	
4	$3,333	$40,000	
5	$3,900	$46,800	
6	$4,467	$53,600	
7	$5,033	$60,400	
8	$5,600	$67,200	

For family units with more than eight members add $567 monthly, or $6,800 annually, for each additional family member.

Please note that the above guidelines are applicable to the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia.