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The Executive Office of, Health and Human Services , State of Rhode Island

Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines and Eligibility Information

The Federal Poverty Level is a measure of income issued every year by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. FPLs are used to determine your eligibility for certain programs and benefits, like Medicaid. FPLs are determined by how many people live in your household and your monthly or annual income. The table below outlines the annual and monthly income limits by household size according to the 2025 FPL guidelines. 

 

2025 FPL Values (100%)    
Number of Individuals in your Household Annual Income Limit Monthly Income Limit
1 $15,650 $1,304
2 $21,150 $1,763
3 $26,650 $2,221
4 $32,150 $2,679
5 $37,650 $3,138
6 $43,150 $3,596
7 $48,650 $4,054
8 $54,150 $4,513
9 $59,650 $4,971
10 $65,150 $5,429
Additional amount added per household member $5,500 $458