36 M.R.S. §6206: Income limitations for elderly households

A claimant representing an elderly household shall qualify for the following benefits subject to the following income limitations.

1.

Single-member elderly households.

For single-member elderly households, the benefit shall be calculated as follows:

If household income equals: | The benefit equals:

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$ 0 to $6,800 | 100% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $400

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$6,801 to $7,000 | 75% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $300

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$7,001 to $7,200 | 50% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $200

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$7,201 to $7,400 | 25% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $100

2.

Elderly households with 2 or more members.

For elderly households with 2 or more members, the benefit shall be calculated as follows:

If household income equals: | The benefit equals:

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$ 0 to $8,100 | 100% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $400

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$8,101 to $8,500 | 75% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $300

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$8,501 to $8,800 | 50% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $200

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$8,801 to $9,200 | 25% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $100

3.

Minimum benefit.

No claim of less than $5 may be granted.