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FoodShare Wisconsin - Monthly
Income Limits
The following income levels are
used to determine enrollment in FoodShare Wisconsin. To see if you
may be able to enroll, go to
access.wi.gov
and apply today.
FPL stands for "Federal Poverty Level" which is defined by congress
each year. The numbers listed are for the period of October 1, 2012
through September 30, 2013.
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Family
Size |
*Gross Income Limit 200% FPL |
**Net Income 100% FPL |
***Reporting Limit 130% FPL |
****Separate Household
165% FPL
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1
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$1,862
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$931
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$1,211
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$1,536
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2
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$2,522
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$1,261
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$1,640 |
$2,081
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3
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$3,182 |
$1,591
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$2,069 |
$2,625
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4
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$3,842 |
$1,921
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$2,498 |
$3,170
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5
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$4,502 |
$2,251
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$2,927 |
$3,714
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6
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$5,162 |
$2,581
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$3,356 |
$4,259
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7
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$5,822 |
$2,911
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$3,785 |
$4,803
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8
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$6,482 |
$3,241
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$4,214 |
$5,348
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9
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$7,142 |
$3,571
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$4,643 |
$5,893
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10
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$7,802 |
$3,901
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$5,072 |
$6,438 |
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For each additional person add: |
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$660 |
$330 |
$429 |
$545
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* If your family's gross income is at or
below 200% of the FPL your family will pass the "Gross Income
Test". You will be given certain credits which will be
subtracted from your Gross Income. (By gross income, we mean
before any taxes and deductions have been taken.)
** If your family's net income is at or below
100% of the FPL after your credits have been subtracted, you may
be able to get FoodShare benefits. For more information about the
credits you may be able to get, please see the
ForwardHealth
Enrollment and Benefits handbook.
***If you are enrolled in FoodShare, you must
report to your agency if your family's income goes over 130% of
the FPL. For more information about reporting changes, go to
dhs.wi.gov/em/CustomerHelp
or see the
ForwardHealth
Enrollment and Benefits handbook.
****In a very small percent of cases, 165% of
the FPL is used to see if you are able to get FoodShare
benefits. This income limit is used if you and your spouse
(if married) are living and eating with others and you need to
apply separately. You may do this only if:
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You are age 60 or older.
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You cannot purchase and prepare your own meals because:
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You are considered by the Social Security
Administration to be permanently disabled, or
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You have a permanent physical or mental non disease-related
disability.
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The gross monthly income of the persons with whom you and
your spouse (if married) live with does not go over 165% of
the FPL for the number of others in the household.
To learn more about FoodShare Wisconsin and how to apply, visit How
To Get FoodShare Benefits.
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or
disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or
call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired
or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay
Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
More Equal Opportunity Information
Last Revised:
November 19, 2012
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