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Glossary

FPL (Federal Poverty Level)

The HHS income guidelines that benefit programs key off.

The HHS poverty guidelines, updated each January, set the income thresholds that SNAP (130%/100%), Medicaid, and ACA subsidies reference. Alaska and Hawaii have their own higher guidelines.

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Where this term matters

🛒 SNAP Screener

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