2016 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Also available at https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
The federal poverty guidelines are updated each year by the Department of Health and Human Services. These
guidelines were updated 10/5/16 for the purpose of determining eligibility for Ryan White programs, including LA HAP.
LA HAP determines eligibility based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI).
For LA HAP eligibility, household is based on your tax filing status.
If your income is BELOW the level below, you are:
Likely eligible for Medicaid and
ineligible for LA HAP
Eligible for supportive client
services STATEWIDE (through
RW Part B & Baton Rouge TGA
Part A)
Eligible for LA HAP/HIP
medication & insurance
assistance STATEWIDE
(through RW Part B)
Eligible for supportive client
services in NEW ORLEANS
(through RW EMA Part A)
Household
Size
100% of federal poverty
guideline
138%
300%
400%
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
$11,880
$16,020
$20,160
$24,300
$28,440
$32,580
$36,730
$40,890
$16,395
$21,108
$27,821
$33,534
$39,248
$44,961
$50,687
$56,428
$35,640
$48,060
$60,480
$72,900
$85,320
$97,740
$110,190
$122,670
$47,520
$64,080
$80,640
$97,200
$113,760
$130,320
$146,920
$163,560
For families greater than 8 people add $4,160.00 to 100% poverty guideline amount for each additional member.
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