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- 🛒 SNAP food stamps
- 🏥 Medicaid
- 🩺 ACA premium tax credits
- 🍼 WIC
- 🍎 Free school meals
- 🧸 Head Start
- ♿ SSI
- 📈 Social Security COLA 2027
- 🎓 Pell Grant
- 📱 Lifeline
- 🏠 Section 8
- 💵 EITC
- 👶 Child Tax Credit
2026 federal poverty guidelines
| Household | 100% FPL (2026) | 138% | 185% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $22,025 | $29,526 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $29,863 | $40,034 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $37,702 | $50,542 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $45,540 | $61,050 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $53,378 | $71,558 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $61,217 | $82,066 |
Most programs set their limits as a percentage of these guidelines (Alaska and Hawaii are higher). Your state may offer more help – call 211 or visit benefits.gov.
FAQ
What government benefits am I eligible for?
It depends mostly on household size and income compared with the poverty guideline – a family of 3 earning $35,000 (128% FPL) may qualify for SNAP, Medicaid, WIC and free school meals.
Sources (checked Nov 6, 2026): HHS 2026 Poverty Guidelines; program sources listed on each guide.