Poverty Guidelines
/ˈpɒvərti ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Federal or state-issued numerical thresholds used to determine eligibility for public assistance programs based on income levels.
The eligibility for Medicaid is determined according to the poverty guidelines.
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- poverty guidelines
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Commentary
Poverty guidelines serve as simplified federal poverty thresholds for administrative use, distinct from the more detailed Census poverty thresholds.
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