Poverty Guidelines

It is the Division's contention that individuals who can afford to pay for treatment services should cover the total cost of these services. The 185% of poverty guideline is established in the state as a reasonable standard for eligibility of services. In addition, it is believed that there is therapeutic value in having individuals take responsibility for their care by participating in the cost whenever feasible.

HOUSEHOLD SIZE	POVERTY LEVEL OF YEARLY INCOME	185% OF POVERTY
1	$9,800	$18,130
2	$13,200	$24,420
3	$16,600	$30,710
4	$20,000	$37,000
5	$23,400	$43,290
6	$26,800	$49,580
7	$30,200	$55,870
8	$33,600	$62,160
9	$37,000	$68,450
10	$40,400	$74,740