Effective Date - April 1, 2011

A

ELIGIBLE

PERSONS

AU

SIZE

B

SHELTER

SUPPLIED

MAXIMUM

 BENEFIT

C

SHELTER INCLUDED

MAXIMUM

BENEFIT

D

VA SERVICE CONNECTED

DISABILITY BENEFITS

ANNUAL INCOME *

1

$ 190

$ 321

$ 10,890

2

  338

  528

   14,710

3

  388

  561

   18,530

4

  388

  561

   22,350

5

  438

  594

   26,170

6

  438

  594

   29,990

7

  487

  628

   33,810

8

  487

  628

   37,630

9

  487

  628

  41,450

10

  487

  628

   45,270

11

  487

  628

   49,090

12

  487

  628

   52,910

 

COLUMN  A    is the number of eligibles included in the assistance unit.

COLUMN  B    is the maximum benefit when shelter is provided without cost to the assistance unit, when the assistance unit is receiving a housing subsidy, a performance payment under the minor parent provision or when there is an SSI recipient in the household who is a relative.

COLUMN  C    is the maximum benefit when the assistance unit pays any portion of their own shelter costs, excluding those assistance units who receive a housing subsidy, fall under the minor parent provision or have an SSI recipient in the household who is a relative.

COLUMN  D    is 100% of the federal poverty level and applies to the annual amount received by a veteran for a service connected disability and is used to determine whether or not the income is exempt.

* For assistance units over 12 persons, add $3,740 per increase.

 

The maximum benefit amount is intended to cover the following items:

 

Shelter

Personal care items

Utilities

Housekeeping supplies

Telephone

Home furnishings maint.

Food

Apparel and upkeep

Misc. medical

Recreation

Travel costs

Reading and education