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FoodShare Wisconsin - Monthly Income Limits

The following income levels are used to determine enrollment in FoodShare Wisconsin.   To see if you may be able to enroll, go to access.wi.gov and apply today.

FPL stands for "Federal Poverty Level" which is defined by congress each year.  The numbers listed are for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.

Family
Size
*Gross Income Limit 200% FPL
**Net Income 100% FPL
***Reporting Limit 130% FPL
****Separate Household 
165% FPL

1

 $1,806 

$903

 $1,174

$1,490

2

 $2,430

$1,215

 $1,579

$2,004

3

 $3,052

$1,526

 $1,984

$2,518

4

 $3,676

$1,838

 $2,389

$3,032

5

 $4,300

$2,150

 $2,794

$3,547

6

 $4,922

$2,461

 $3,200

$4,061

7

 $5,546 

$2,773

 $3,605

$4,575

8

 $6,170

$3,085

 $4,010

$5,089

9

 $6,794

$3,397

 $4,416

$5,604

10

 $7,418

$3,709

 $4,822 $6,119
For each additional person add:
$600 $312 $406

$515

 

* If your family's gross income is at or below 200% of the FPL your family will pass the "Gross Income Test".  You will be given certain credits which will be subtracted from your Gross Income.  (By gross income, we mean before any taxes and deductions have been taken.)

** If your family's net income is at or below 100% of the FPL after your credits have been subtracted, you may be able to get FoodShare benefits. For more information about the credits you may be able to get, please see the ForwardHealth Enrollment and Benefits handbook.

***If you are enrolled in FoodShare, you must report to your agency if your family's income goes over 130% of the FPL.  For more information about reporting changes, go to dhs.wi.gov/em/CustomerHelp or see the ForwardHealth Enrollment and Benefits handbook.

****In a very small percent of cases, 165% of the FPL is used to see if you are able to get FoodShare benefits.  This income limit is used if you and your spouse (if married) are living and eating with others and you need to apply separately.  You may do this only if:

  1. You are age 60 or older.

  2. You cannot purchase and prepare your own meals because:

  • You are considered by the Social Security Administration to be permanently disabled, or

  • You have a permanent physical or mental non disease-related disability.

  1. The gross monthly income of the persons with whom you and your spouse (if married) live with does not go over 165% of the FPL for the number of others in the household.

To learn more about FoodShare Wisconsin and how to apply, visit How To Get FoodShare Benefits.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Last Revised: November 09, 2009