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Revision 20-4; Effective October 1, 2020
C—110 TANF
Revision 11-4; Effective October 1, 2011
C—111 Income Limits
Revision 20-4; Effective October 1, 2020
TANF
| 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 | $105 | $313 | $78* | $129 | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | $369 | $92 | $152 | $650 | $163 | $267 | $498 | $125** | $204 |
| 3 | $518 | $130 | $213 | $751 | $188 | $308 | $824 | $206 | $338 |
| 4 | $617 | $154 | $253 | $903 | $226 | $370 | $925 | $231 | $379 |
| 5 | $793 | $198 | $325 | $1003 | $251 | $411 | $1073 | $268 | $440 |
| 6 | $856 | $214 | $351 | $1153 | $288 | $473 | $1176 | $294 | $482 |
| 7 | $1068 | $267 | $438 | $1252 | $313 | $513 | $1319 | $330 | $540 |
| 8 | $1173 | $293 | $481 | $1425 | $356 | $584 | $1422 | $356 | $583 |
| 9 | $1346 | $337 | $552 | $1528 | $382 | $627 | $1595 | $399 | $653 |
| 10 | $1450 | $363 | $595 | $1701 | $425 | $697 | $1698 | $425 | $696 |
| 11 | $1623 | $406 | $665 | $1804 | $451 | $740 | $1871 | $468 | $767 |
| 12 | $1726 | $432 | $708 | $1977 | $494 | $810 | $1975 | $494 | $809 |
| 13 | $1899 | $475 | $779 | $2080 | $520 | $853 | $2147 | $537 | $880 |
| 14 | $2003 | $501 | $821 | $2253 | $563 | $924 | $2251 | $563 | $922 |
| 15 | $2174 | $544 | $891 | $2356 | $589 | $966 | $2423 | $606 | $993 |
| Per each additional member | $173 | $43 | $71 | $173 | $43 | $71 | $173 | $43 | $71 |
* 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 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015
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 (OTTANF) or One-Time Grandparent 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 (SNAP)
Revision 08-1; Effective January 1, 2008
C—121 Maximum Income Limits
Revision 20-4; Effective October 1, 2020
SNAP
| Household Size | Gross (130%) | Net (100%) | 165%* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,383 | $1,064 | $1,755 |
| 2 | $1,868 | $1,437 | $2,371 |
| 3 | $2,353 | $1,810 | $2,987 |
| 4 | $2,839 | $2,184 | $3,603 |
| 5 | $3,324 | $2,557 | $4,219 |
| 6 | $3,809 | $2,930 | $4,835 |
| 7 | $4,295 | $3,304 | $5,451 |
| 8 | $4,780 | $3,677 | $6,067 |
| 9 | $5,266 | $4,051 | $6,683 |
| 10 | $5,752 | $4,425 | $7,299 |
| Each additional person | $486 | $374 | $616 |
|
* 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 20-4; Effective October 1, 2020
SNAP
- Standard
| If the eligible household size is ... | then the standard deduction is ... |
|---|---|
| Three or less | $167 |
| Four | $181 |
| Five | $212 |
| Six or more | $243 |
- Standard medical expense — $137 (minus $35)
- Actual medical expense (minus $35)
- Homeless shelter standard — $156.74
- Maximum excess shelter — $586
- Standard utility allowance — $360
- Basic utility allowance — $331
- Phone standard — $38
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 20-4; Effective October 1, 2020
SNAP
To determine the monthly allotment for a household, advisors use the chart in C-1431, Whole Monthly Allotments by Household Size. The monthly allotment for a household with more than 10 people is determined by first determining the maximum:
- monthly allotment by adding $153 for each additional person to the maximum SNAP allotment for a household of 10 people ($1,530);
- gross income by adding $486 for each additional person to the maximum gross income for a household of 10 people ($5,752); and
- net income by adding $374 for each additional person to the maximum net income for a household of 10 ($4,425).
The monthly allotment is determined 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: A 12-person household with a net monthly income of $964 has a monthly allotment of $1,546 ($964 × .30 = $289.20 or $290; $1,530 + $153 + $153 = $1,836; $1,836 - $290 = $1,546).
Note: The shaded portions on the table in C-1431 indicate allotments available only to categorically eligible households.
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 19-4; Effective October 1, 2019
SNAP
A prorated allotment for the month of application is determined by using the chart in C-1432, Prorated SNAP Allotments by Application Date, 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 $16 can receive a prorated allotment of less than $16 but not a prorated allotment of less than $10.
Benefits are not prorated 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
C—130 Medical Programs
Revision 12-1; Effective January 1, 2012
C—131 Income Limits
Revision 13-3; Effective July 1, 2013
C—131.1 Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Revision 20-4; Effective October 1, 2020
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 (3-1-20) TP 44, 34, TA 76 |
144% FPL (3-1-20) TP 48, 33, TA 75 |
198% FPL (3-1-20) TP 40, 42, 43, 36, 35, TA 74 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,415 | $1,532 | $2,106 |
| 2 | $1,911 | $2,069 | $2,845 |
| 3 | $2,408 | $2,607 | $3,584 |
| 4 | $2,904 | $3,144 | $4,323 |
| 5 | $3,401 | $3,682 | $5,063 |
| 6 | $3,897 | $4,220 | $5,802 |
| 7 | $4,394 | $4,757 | $6,541 |
| 8 | $4,890 | $5,295 | $7,280 |
| 9 | $5,387 | $5,832 | $8,019 |
| 10 | $5,884 | $6,370 | $8,759 |
| 11 | $6,380 | $6,908 | $9,498 |
| 12 | $6,877 | $7,445 | $10,237 |
| 13 | $7,373 | $7,983 | $10,976 |
| 14 | $7,870 | $8,520 | $11,715 |
| 15 | $8,366 | $9,058 | $12,455 |
| For each additional member | $497 | $538 | $740 |
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 | 200% FPL (3-1-20) TA 41 |
201% FPL (3-1-20) TA 84 |
202% FPL (3-1-20) TA 85 |
400% FPL (3-1-20) TA 77 |
413% FPL (3-1-20) TP 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,127 | $2,138 | $2,148 | $4,254 | $4,392 |
| 2 | $2,874 | $2,888 | $2,903 | $5,747 | $5,934 |
| 3 | $3,620 | $3,639 | $3,657 | $7,240 | $7,476 |
| 4 | $4,367 | $4,389 | $4,411 | $8,734 | $9,018 |
| 5 | $5,114 | $5,139 | $5,165 | $10,227 | $10,560 |
| 6 | $5,860 | $5,890 | $5,919 | $11,720 | $12,101 |
| 7 | $6,607 | $6,640 | $6,673 | $13,214 | $13,643 |
| 8 | $7,354 | $7,391 | $7,427 | $14,707 | $15,185 |
| 9 | $8,100 | $8,141 | $8,181 | $16,200 | $16,727 |
| 10 | $8,847 | $8,891 | $8,936 | $17,694 | $18,269 |
| 11 | $9,594 | $9,642 | $9,690 | $19,187 | $19,811 |
| 12 | $10,340 | $10,392 | $10,444 | $20,680 | $21,353 |
| 13 | $11,087 | $11,143 | $11,198 | $22,174 | $22,894 |
| 14 | $11,834 | $11,893 | $11,952 | $23,667 | $24,436 |
| 15 | $12,580 | $12,643 | $12,706 | $25,160 | $25,978 |
| For each additional member | $747 | $751 | $755 | $1,494 | $1,542 |
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 20-4; Effective October 1, 2020
TP 07
| Family Size | 185% FPL (3-1-20) TP 07 |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,968 |
| 2 | $2,658 |
| 3 | $3,349 |
| 4 | $4,040 |
| 5 | $4,730 |
| 6 | $5,421 |
| 7 | $6,112 |
| 8 | $6,802 |
| 9 | $7,493 |
| 10 | $8,184 |
| 11 | $8,874 |
| 12 | $9,565 |
| 13 | $10,256 |
| 14 | $10,946 |
| 15 | $11,637 |
| For each additional person | $691 |
C—131.4 Standard MAGI Income Disregard
Revision 20-4; Effective October 1, 2020
|
Five Percentage Points of FPL |
|
|---|---|
| Family Size | 2020 Monthly Disregard Amount |
|
1 |
$53.20 |
|
2 |
$71.85 |
|
3 |
$90.50 |
|
4 |
$109.20 |
|
5 |
$127.85 |
|
6 |
$146.50 |
|
7 |
$165.20 |
|
8 |
$183.85 |
|
9 |
$202.50 |
|
10 |
$221.20 |
|
11 |
$239.85 |
|
12 |
$258.50 |
|
13 |
$277.20 |
|
14 |
$295.85 |
|
15 |
$314.50 |
|
For each additional person |
$18.70 |
C—131.5 IRS Monthly Income Thresholds
Revision 20-2; Effective April 1, 2020
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 expected to be 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 |
2020 Threshold |
Apply Threshold Value in Form H1042, Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Worksheet: Medicaid and CHIP |
|---|---|---|
| Unearned Income | $91.67 |
|
| Earned Income | $1,016.67 |
|