Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: 2021 UPDATE OF POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE
MANUAL REVISION #
DISCUSSION:
Effective April 1, 2021, the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) income guidelines are increased for deeming major parent income for Temporary Assistance.
0210.005.30 Minor Parent Lives with Parent(s) has been updated to reflect the 2021 100% FPL figures needed to deem major parent income for a minor parent. In addition, the example for the deeming process has been updated to show the 2021 100% FPL figures.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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