Maine § 6206. - Income limitations for elderly households

§ 6206.. Income limitations for elderly households

A claimant representing an elderly household shall qualify for the following benefits subject to the following income limitations.   [PL 1987, c. 516, §§3, 6 (NEW).]

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

If household income equals:	The benefit equals:
$ 0 to $6,800	100% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $400
$6,801 to $7,000	75% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $300
$7,001 to $7,200	50% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $200
$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:
$ 0 to $8,100	100% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $400
$8,101 to $8,500	75% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $300
$8,501 to $8,800	50% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $200
$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.