United States · Poverty guidelines · 2026
200 percent of the federal poverty level 2026.
The 200 percent line for 2026 by household size, with Alaska and Hawaii, and a check of your income.
Short answer: 200 percent of the 2026 federal poverty guideline is $31,920 a year for one person, $43,280 for two, $54,640 for three and $66,000 for four in the 48 states and D.C. ($2,660, $3,607, $4,553 and $5,500 a month). Alaska and Hawaii are higher. The line is the guideline for your household size times 2.00.
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200% of poverty by household size, 2026
| People | 100% guideline | 200% yearly | 200% monthly | 200% yearly, Alaska / Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $31,920 | $2,660 | $39,900 / $36,720 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $43,280 | $3,607 | $54,100 / $49,780 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $54,640 | $4,553 | $68,300 / $62,840 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $66,000 | $5,500 | $82,500 / $75,900 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $77,360 | $6,447 | $96,700 / $88,960 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $88,720 | $7,393 | $110,900 / $102,020 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $100,080 | $8,340 | $125,100 / $115,080 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $111,440 | $9,287 | $139,300 / $128,140 |
The first three money columns use the 48 states and D.C. guideline. For households above eight people, add $5,680 to the 100% guideline for each person ($7,100 in Alaska and $6,530 in Hawaii), then multiply by 2.00.
Where 200 percent is used
Many state children's health (CHIP) and Medicaid limits, and some state benefit programs, are set as a share of the poverty guideline and 200 percent is a common round line. HealthCare.gov says income between 100 and 400 percent of the guideline qualifies for the premium tax credit in all states, so a household at 200 percent sits well inside that range. Programs set their own household count and may use an older guideline until they update.
What changed for 2026
The 2026 guideline for one person is $15,960 and ASPE adjusted the 2026 figures with 11 months of 2025 CPI-U data because the BLS did not publish October 2025. The 200% line moves with it: $31,920 for one person this year. The 2027 guideline is expected in January 2027.
Worked example
A household of 4 with $60,000 of income is at 182 percent of poverty ($60,000 divided by $33,000), under the 200 percent line of $66,000. With $70,000 the same household is at 212 percent, $4,000 over the line.
Common mix-ups
- 200 percent of what? Of the guideline for your household size and region, not of median income and not of the Census Bureau poverty threshold.
- Yearly versus monthly. Divide the yearly figure by 12 for the monthly line; programs that test monthly income use that line.
- The year matters. This page uses the 2026 guideline. A program may still apply an older guideline until it updates.
- Alaska and Hawaii are higher. Use the last column of the table when you live there.
- Household size is the program's count. Tax, SNAP and Medicaid households can differ.
Method
The guideline figures were read from the HHS ASPE page on November 9, 2026. Each 200% figure is the guideline times 2.00, rounded to the nearest dollar; monthly figures are yearly divided by 12. The checker takes your household size and region, finds the guideline and reports the 200% line and where your income sits.
What this does not cover
- Any program's final eligibility, which depends on its own deductions and household definition.
- Whether your state uses 200% at all; limits vary by state and by group.
- The 2027 guidelines, which have not been published.
- Territories other than the 50 states and D.C.
Figures read from the sources below on November 9, 2026. Last updated November 9, 2026.
Sources
- HHS ASPE: 2026 Poverty Guidelines (retrieved November 9, 2026)
- HealthCare.gov: federal poverty level (FPL) (retrieved November 9, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is 200 percent of the federal poverty level in 2026 for one person?
$31,920 a year, $2,660 a month, in the 48 states and D.C.
What is 200 percent of the federal poverty level for a family of 4 in 2026?
$66,000 a year, $5,500 a month.
What is 200 percent of the poverty level for 2 people in 2026?
$43,280 a year.
What is 200 percent of the poverty level for 3 people in 2026?
$54,640 a year.
Is 200 percent of poverty higher in Alaska and Hawaii?
Yes. For one person it is $39,900 in Alaska and $36,720 in Hawaii.
Is 200 percent of poverty the same as twice the poverty level?
Yes. It is twice the 2026 guideline for your household size and region.
Where is the official guideline?
The HHS ASPE poverty guidelines page, linked in the sources.
Not financial or legal advice
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