Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:48:53 -0500 (EST)
From: danceswithcarp <dcombs-AT-bloomington.in.us>
Subject: Re: (the real deal)question re US poverty line



Last adjusted in April, 1999.

Monthly Poverty Level Figures

Household size   Maximum Monthly Income

     1               $687
     2               $922
     3               $1157
     4               $1392
     5               $1627
     6               $1862
     7               $2097
     8               $2332

Then add $235 for each additional household member.


Most U$ dole/welfare programs operate using PL as a baseline.  Programs
might use 100%, 125%, 150%, 175% or even 200% of PL to establish
eligibility.

The adjustment in april raised the levels about $2 per household member,
 but i don't have those numbers handy.  The others are The Real Deal from
the U.S.D.A.




carpo