Federal Benefit Rate – Federal Poverty Level
Keyed to Social Security cost of living adjustments, the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) is the maximum amount payable under (and provides an income ceiling for) Supplemental Security Income (SSI). A number of other state and federal benefits are keyed to the FBR, as well.
2012 Federal Benefit Rate
| Recipient | Unrounded Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible Individual | $8,386.75 | $698 |
| Eligible Couple | $12,578.71 | $1,048 |
| Essential Person | $4,202.98 | $350 |
The Federal Poverty Level (FPL) is up dated periodically, and multiples of the FPL drive numerous federal and state benefits.
2012 Federal Poverty Guidelines
| Size of Family | 100% of Poverty Level | 110% of Poverty Level | 130% of Poverty Level | 185% of Poverty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,890 | $11,979 | $14,157 | $20,147 |
| 2 | $14,710 | $16,181 | $19,123 | $27,214 |
| 3 | $18,530 | $20,383 | $24,089 | $34,281 |
| 4 | $22,350 | $24,585 | $29,055 | $41,348 |
| 5 | $26,170 | $28,787 | $34,021 | $48,415 |
| 6 | $29,990 | $32,989 | $38,987 | $55,482 |
| 7 | $33,810 | $37,191 | $43,953 | $62,549 |
| 8 | $37,630 | $41,393 | $48,919 | $69,616 |
| Each additional family member | $3,820 | $4,202 | $4,966 | $7,067 |
