Background:
Income standards for determining eligibility for publicly funded child care are issued through a procedure letter to ensure timely implementation.
New Income Eligibility Standards:
Below are the 2015 income standards based on the 2015 federal poverty level guidelines (FPL). Counties must use the new monthly income eligibility standards for all child care applications, redeterminations and case updates processed on or after March 1, 2015.
The monthly income standards are as follows:
Family Size | 2015 Federal Poverty Level (100%) | Maximum Income Limit for Initial Eligibility* | Maximum Income Limit for Transitional Eligibility** | Maximum Income Limit for Ongoing Eligibility*** |
2 | $1,328 | $1,660 | $1,992 | $2,656 |
3 | $1,674 | $2,093 | $2,511 | $3,348 |
4 | $2,021 | $2,526 | $3,032 | $4,042 |
5 | $2,368 | $2,960 | $3,552 | $4,736 |
6 | $2,714 | $3,393 | $4,071 | $5,428 |
7 | $3,061 | $3,826 | $4,592 | $6,122 |
8 | $3,408 | $4,260 | $5,112 | $6,816 |
9 | $3,754 | $4,693 | $5,631 | $7,508 |
10 | $4,101 | $5,126 | $6,152 | $8,202 |
11 | $4,448 | $5,560 | $6,672 | $8,896 |
12 | $4,794 | $5,993 | $7,191 | $9,588 |
* These amounts are at or below 125% of the 2015 Federal Poverty Guidelines as published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2015.
** These amounts are at or below 150% of the 2015 Federal Poverty Guidelines as published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2015.
*** These amounts are at or below 200% of the 2015 Federal Poverty Guidelines as published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2015.
Copayment Chart as a Desk Aid:
The family copayment desk aid has been updated based on the 2015 federal poverty level guidelines. The new desk aid is attached to this letter.
Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347, option 4, if you have any questions.