C-100, Income Limits and Proration Charts
C-110, TANF
C—111 Income Limits
Revision 23-4; Effective Oct. 1, 2023
TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Budgetary Allowances Effective Oct. 1, 2023
| Non-Caretaker Cases | Caretaker Cases Without Second Parent | Caretaker Cases With Second Parent | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Size | Bud Needs (100%) | Rec Needs (25%) | Max Grant | Bud Needs (100%) | Rec Needs (25%) | Max Grant | Bud Needs (100%) | Rec Needs (25%) | Max Grant |
| 1 | $256 | $64 | $121 | $313 | $78* | $147 | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | $369 | $92 | $174 | $650 | $163 | $305 | $498 | $125** | $216 |
| 3 | $518 | $130 | $243 | $751 | $188 | $353 | $824 | $206 | $386 |
| 4 | $617 | $154 | $290 | $903 | $226 | $424 | $925 | $231 | $434 |
| 5 | $793 | $198 | $372 | $1003 | $251 | $471 | $1073 | $268 | $503 |
| 6 | $856 | $214 | $402 | $1153 | $288 | $541 | $1176 | $294 | $552 |
| 7 | $1068 | $267 | $501 | $1252 | $313 | $588 | $1319 | $330 | $619 |
| 8 | $1173 | $293 | $551 | $1425 | $356 | $669 | $1422 | $356 | $667 |
| 9 | $1346 | $337 | $632 | $1528 | $382 | $717 | $1595 | $399 | $748 |
| 10 | $1450 | $363 | $681 | $1701 | $425 | $798 | $1698 | $425 | $796 |
| 11 | $1623 | $406 | $762 | $1804 | $451 | $847 | $1871 | $468 | $877 |
| 12 | $1726 | $432 | $810 | $1977 | $494 | $928 | $1975 | $494 | $926 |
| 13 | $1899 | $475 | $891 | $2080 | $520 | $976 | $2147 | $537 | $1,007 |
| 14 | $2003 | $501 | $940 | $2253 | $563 | $1,057 | $2251 | $563 | $1,056 |
| 15 | $2174 | $544 | $1,020 | $2356 | $589 | $1,105 | $2423 | $606 | $1,136 |
| Each additional person | $173 | $43 | $81 | $173 | $43 | $81 | $173 | $43 | $81 |
* Caretaker of child receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
** Caretaker and second parent of child receiving SSI
"Bud Needs" is budgetary needs.
"Rec Needs" is recognizable needs.
C—112 How to Prorate TANF Grants
Revision 22-3; Effective July 1, 2022
TANF
After eligibility is determined, the TANF grant amount is prorated for the first month of eligibility using the following steps:
- Calculate the certified group's recommended grant amount for the month based on the household size and net income. (See Step 5, line 3, page 3 of Form H1101, TANF Worksheet, or Step 5, line 3, page 2 of Form H1102, TANF Worksheet for Special Reviews and Denials.)
- Determine the earlier of the certification date or the 30th day after the file date. Using the chart in C-112.1, Proration Multiplier Chart, determine the appropriate proration multiplier.
- Multiply the recommended grant amount from Step 1 by the multiplier from Step 2.
- Round the amount from Step 3 down to the next dollar. If the resulting prorated grant is less than $10, the household is not eligible for a grant in the first month. The grant effective date is the first day of the following month.
Note: One-Time TANF and One-Time TANF for Relatives payments are not prorated.
C—112.1 Proration Multiplier Chart
Revision 01-7; Effective October 1, 2001
TANF
| Date Financial Eligibility Begins | Proration Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | .97 |
| 3 | .93 |
| 4 | .90 |
| 5 | .87 |
| 6 | .83 |
| 7 | .80 |
| 8 | .77 |
| 9 | .73 |
| 10 | .70 |
| 11 | .67 |
| 12 | .63 |
| 13 | .60 |
| 14 | .57 |
| 15 | .53 |
| 16 | .50 |
| 17 | .47 |
| 18 | .43 |
| 19 | .40 |
| 20 | .37 |
| 21 | .33 |
| 22 | .30 |
| 23 | .27 |
| 24 | .23 |
| 25 | .20 |
| 26 | .17 |
| 27 | .13 |
| 28 | .10 |
| 29 | .07 |
| 30/31 | .03 |
C-120, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
C—121 Maximum Income Limits
Revision 23-4; Effective Oct. 1, 2023
SNAP
SNAP Maximum Income Limits Effective Oct. 1, 2023
| Household Size | Gross (130%) | Net (100%) | 165%* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,580 | $1,215 | $2,005 |
| 2 | $2,137 | $1,644 | $2,712 |
| 3 | $2,694 | $2,072 | $3,419 |
| 4 | $3,250 | $2,500 | $4,125 |
| 5 | $3,807 | $2,929 | $4,832 |
| 6 | $4,364 | $3,357 | $5,539 |
| 7 | $4,921 | $3,785 | $6,246 |
| 8 | $5,478 | $4,214 | $6,952 |
| 9 | $6,035 | $4,643 | $7,659 |
| 10 | $6,592 | $5,072 | $8,366 |
| Each additional person | $557 | $429 | $707 |
* The figures in the 165 percent column are used to determine if a person who is elderly or a person with a disability living with others may claim separate household status even though the person purchases or prepares food with the others. The figures in this column are also the income limits for categorically eligible households.
C—121.1 Deduction Amounts
Revision 23-4; Effective Oct. 1, 2023
SNAP
- Standard Deduction
| If the eligible household size is ... | then the standard deduction is ... |
|---|---|
| Three or less | $198 |
| Four | $208 |
| Five | $244 |
| Six or more | $279 |
- Standard medical expense — $170 (minus $35)
- Actual medical expense (minus $35)
- Homeless shelter standard — $179.66
- Maximum excess shelter — $672
- Standard utility allowance (SUA) — $424
- Basic utility allowance (BUA) — $391
- Telephone standard — $60
Note: A disqualified member in the household size is not used when applying the standard deduction.
Related Policy
Deductions, A-1400
C—122 How to Determine Monthly SNAP Allotments
Revision 23-4; Effective Oct. 1, 2023
SNAP
To determine the monthly allotment for a household, use the whole monthly allotments by household size chart. Calculate the monthly allotment for a household with more than 10 people by adding $219 for each additional person to the whole monthly allotment:
Determine the monthly allotment by:
- multiplying the household's net monthly income by .30;
- rounding the cents to the next higher whole dollar amount; and
- subtracting the rounded sum from the maximum monthly allotment for the household size.
Example: To determine the monthly allotment of a 12-person household with a net monthly income of $964:
- $964 X .30 = 289.2
- $289.2 is rounded to the next whole dollar amount of $290; and
- $2,627 - $290 = $2,337 whole monthly allotment.
Related Policy
How to Prorate Benefits, C-123
Whole Monthly Allotments by Household Size, C-1431
Prorated SNAP Allotments by Application Date, C-1432
C—123 How to Prorate Benefits
Revision 22-4; Effective Oct. 1, 2022
SNAP
A prorated allotment for the month of application is determined by using the Prorated SNAP Allotments by Application Date Chart, or by:
- subtracting the date of the application from 31;
- multiplying the sum by the amount of the whole monthly allotment; and
- dividing that amount by 30. If the date of the application is the 30th or 31st, the whole allotment is divided by 30. All cents are disregarded.
Example: A household with a whole monthly allotment of $395 applies on June 17. The household's prorated allotment for June is $184. (31 - 17 = 14; $395 × 14 = $5,530; $5,530 ÷ 30 = $184.33 or $184)
Note: Some categorically eligible households can receive ongoing monthly allotments of less than $10. Do not issue allotments prorated to less than $10. A one- or two-person household that qualified for a minimum monthly allotment of $23 can receive a prorated allotment of less than $23 but not a prorated allotment of less than $10.
Do not prorate benefits if the household includes a member who meets both of the following criteria:
- is a seasonal or migrant farm worker (in or out of the workstream); and
- was certified for SNAP in Texas or another state the month before the household applied.
Related Policy
Whole Monthly Allotments by Household Size, C-1431
Prorated SNAP Allotment by Application Date, C-1432
C-130, Medical Programs
C—131 Income Limits
Revision 13-3; Effective July 1, 2013
C—131.1 Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Revision 23-2; Effective April 1, 2023
TP 33, TP 34, TP 35, TP 36, TP 43, TP 44, TP 48, TP 40, TP 42, TA 74, TA 75 and TA 76
| Family Size | 133% FPL (3-1-23) TP 44, 34, TA 76 | 144% FPL (3-1-23) TP 48, 33, TA 75 | 198% FPL (3-1-23) TP 40, 42, 43, 36, 35, TA 74 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,616 | $1,750 | $2,406 |
| 2 | $2,186 | $2,367 | $3,254 |
| 3 | $2,756 | $2,984 | $4,102 |
| 4 | $3,325 | $3,600 | $4,950 |
| 5 | $3,895 | $4,217 | $5,799 |
| 6 | $4,465 | $4,834 | $6,647 |
| 7 | $5,035 | $5,451 | $7,495 |
| 8 | $5,604 | $6,068 | $8,343 |
| 9 | $6,174 | $6,684 | $9,191 |
| 10 | $6,744 | $7,301 | $10,039 |
| 11 | $7,313 | $7,918 | $10,887 |
| 12 | $7,883 | $8,535 | $11,735 |
| 13 | $8,453 | $9,152 | $12,583 |
| 14 | $9,022 | $9,768 | $13,431 |
| 15 | $9,592 | $10,385 | $14,280 |
| For each additional person | $570 | $617 | $849 |
Note: See C-1114, Guidelines for Providing Retroactive Coverage for Children and Medical Programs, for the income limits.
TA 41, TA 84 (CHIP), TA 85 (CHIP-P), TA 77 and TP 70
| Family Size | 201% FPL (3-1-23) TA 84 | 202% FPL (3-1-23) TA 85 | 204.2% FPL (3-1-23) TA 41 | 400% FPL (3-1-23) TA 77 | 413% FPL (3-1-23) TP 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,443 | $2,455 | $2,482 | $4,860 | $5,018 |
| 2 | $3,304 | $3,320 | $3,356 | $6,574 | $6,787 |
| 3 | $4,165 | $4,185 | $4,231 | $8,287 | $8,556 |
| 4 | $5,025 | $5,050 | $5,105 | $10,000 | $10,325 |
| 5 | $5,886 | $5,916 | $5,980 | $11,714 | $12,095 |
| 6 | $6,747 | $6,781 | $6,855 | $13,427 | $13,864 |
| 7 | $7,608 | $7,646 | $7,729 | $15,140 | $15,633 |
| 8 | $8,469 | $8,511 | $8,604 | $16,854 | $17,402 |
| 9 | $9,330 | $9,377 | $9,479 | $18,567 | $19,171 |
| 10 | $10,191 | $10,242 | $10,353 | $20,280 | $20,940 |
| 11 | $11,052 | $11,107 | $11,228 | $21,994 | $22,709 |
| 12 | $11,913 | $11,972 | $12,103 | $23,707 | $24,478 |
| 13 | $12,774 | $12,838 | $12,977 | $25,420 | $26,247 |
| 14 | $13,635 | $13,703 | $13,852 | $27,134 | $28,016 |
| 15 | $14,496 | $14,568 | $14,727 | $28,847 | $29,785 |
| For each additional person | $861 | $866 | $875 | $1,714 | $1,770 |
C—131.2 Medically Needy and Parents and Caretaker Relatives Medicaid
Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015
TA 31, TP 08, TP 32, TP 56 and TA 86
| - | - | TP 08, TA 31 and TA 86 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Size | TP 32 and TP 56 | One Parent | Two Parents | |
| 1 | $104 | $103 | N/A | |
| 2 | $216 | $196 | $161 | |
| 3 | $275 | $230 | $251 | |
| 4 | $308 | $277 | $285 | |
| 5 | $357 | $310 | $332 | |
| 6 | $392 | $356 | $367 | |
| 7 | $440 | $389 | $412 | |
| 8 | $475 | $441 | $447 | |
| 9 | $532 | $476 | $500 | |
| 10 | $567 | $527 | $535 | |
| 11 | $624 | $562 | $587 | |
| 12 | $659 | $613 | $622 | |
| 13 | $716 | $648 | $675 | |
| 14 | $751 | $700 | $710 | |
| 15 | $808 | $734 | $762 | |
| Per each additional member | $57 | $52 | $52 | |
C—131.3 Transitional Medicaid
Revision 23-2; Effective April 1, 2023
TP 07
| Family Size | 185% FPL (3-1-23) TP 07 |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,248 |
| 2 | $3,041 |
| 3 | $3,833 |
| 4 | $4,625 |
| 5 | $5,418 |
| 6 | $6,210 |
| 7 | $7,003 |
| 8 | $7,795 |
| 9 | $8,588 |
| 10 | $9,380 |
| 11 | $10,172 |
| 12 | $10,965 |
| 13 | $11,757 |
| 14 | $12,550 |
| 15 | $13,342 |
| For each additional person | $793 |
C—131.4 Standard MAGI Income Disregard
Revision 23-2; Effective April 1, 2023
| Five Percentage Points of FPL | |
|---|---|
| Family Size | 2023 Monthly Disregard Amount |
1 | $60.75 |
2 | $82.15 |
3 | $103.60 |
4 | $125.00 |
5 | $146.45 |
6 | $167.85 |
7 | $189.25 |
8 | $210.70 |
9 | $232.10 |
10 | $253.50 |
11 | $274.95 |
12 | $296.35 |
13 | $317.75 |
14 | $339.20 |
15 | $360.60 |
| For each additional person | $21.45 |
C—131.5 IRS Monthly Income Thresholds
Revision 23-2; Effective April 1, 2023
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) establishes income thresholds for earned and unearned income. People whose income (earned, unearned, or a combination) exceeds the federal income tax filing threshold are expected by the IRS to file a federal income tax return under federal law. The IRS monthly income thresholds are used to determine if a person’s income must be counted when calculating Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) financial eligibility, as explained in A-1341, Income Limits and Eligibility Tests, for Medical Programs, Step 3.
Determining whether a person is required to file a federal income tax return is determined by comparing the specified income types to the IRS thresholds in the following table.
| Type of Income | 2023 Threshold | Apply Threshold Value in Form H1042, Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Worksheet: Medicaid and CHIP |
|---|---|---|
| Unearned Income | $95.83 |
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| Earned Income | $1,079.17 |
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