Federal Poverty Level. A standard that is used to determine economic need, set by the Department of Health and Human Services. Eligibility for most public benefit programs are tied to percentages of the federal poverty level. In 2005, the FPL for a family of four is $19,350. More Info
The FPL is the threshold used as a basis for determining Medicaid eligibility.
flood planning levels. Flood planning levels selected for planning purposes are derived from a combination of the adopted flood level plus freeboard, as determined in floodplain management studies and incorporated in floodplain risk management plans. Selection should be based on an understanding of the full range of flood behaviour and the associated flood risk. It should also take into account the social, economic and ecological consequences associated with floods of different severities. Different FPLs may be appropriate for different categories of land use and for different flood plans. The concept of FPLs supersedes the "standard flood event". As FPLs do not necessarily extend to the limits of flood prone land, floodplain risk management plans may apply to flood prone land beyond that defined by the FPLs.
Federal Poverty Level-References the Federal Poverty Guidelines, which are set every year by the US department of Health and Human Services. These Federal poverty guidelines are often used to determine eligibility for assistance programs.
Federal Poverty Level. The federal government's working definition of poverty that is used as the reference point for the income standard for Medicaid eligibility for certain categories of beneficiaries. Adjusted annually for inflation and published by the Department of Health and Human Services in the form of Poverty Guidelines, the FPL in 2000 is $14,150 for a family of 3 in the mainland U.S., $17,690 in Alaska, and $16,270 in Hawaii.
Federal poverty level. The set minimum amount of income that a family needs for food, clothing, transportation, shelter and other necessities. In the United States, this level is determined by the Department of Health and Human Services. The number is adjusted for inflation and reported annually in the form of poverty guidelines.
Federal Poverty Limit (or Federal Poverty Level). A particular income level depending on family size, the FPL determines eligibility for various programs. For example, if a program is open only to families with income less than 200% FLP, the maximum income allowed for participation would be twice (200%) the annual income specified by the FPL. This website of the federal HHS gives the "federal guidelines."
Federal Poverty Level. Income guidelines established annually by the Federal government. Public assistance programs usually define income limits in relation to FPL or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) level. Also see supplemental security income.
Federal Poverty Level, (officially: the HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines.) The level set by the federal government, which states how much money, an individual or families of varying sizes need to live a basic existence. Many federal and state programs use the FPL to determine eligibility for programs. The Census Bureau publishes the federal poverty statistics, including the FPL, annually. For 2005, the federal poverty level (100% FPL) is: $9,570/single; $12,830/couple for the 48 continuous states (HI and AK have different FPL figures).
Federal Poverty Level. Refer to FPL for definition. See: Standards - Medical Assistance
Federal Poverty Level. Poverty income guidelines established annually by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Used as the basis for some CN income standards. See: Standards - Medical Assistance
The Federal Poverty Level. This is an income level used as a guideline used for many low-income assistance programs which changes annually. Click HERE to see a chart with the income figures.
Federal Poverty Level. A table of income amounts used to determine financial eligibility for federal and state programs. Each year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issues the Federal Poverty Guidelines in the Federal Register.
The federal poverty level (FPL) refers to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' poverty guidelines, published each year in the Federal Register.
Federal Poverty Level. The Federal Poverty Level was established to help government agencies determine eligibility levels for public assistance programs such as Medicaid. FPL is represented in this resource as poverty thresholds as opposed to the slightly different poverty guidelines. The FPL for a family of three in 2004 was $15,670 for 48 contiguous states and District of Columbia.
Federal poverty level. The FPL serves as one of the indicators for determining eligibility in a wide variety of federal and state programs.