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> Gross Income
Gross income is a household’s total income before deductions. It is everything the
household receives that has value, including employment, social security, legally
obligated child support paid, etc. Meeting the gross income limits is the first step in
eligibility. The limits (as of October 1, 2004) are as follows:
| Size of Family Units |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Each Extra Person |
| Max. Income |
$1,009 |
$1,354 |
$1,698 |
$2,043 |
+$345 |
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> Net Income
Net income is the household’s income after deduction allowable expenses (see below).
Meeting net income limits is the next step in determining a client’s eligibility. The
limits (as of October 1, 2004) are as follows:
| Size of Family Units |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Each Extra Person |
| Max. Income |
$776 |
$1,041 |
$1,306 |
$1,571 |
+$265 |
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Please note, if you are
disabled or over 60 years of age, your maximum levels may be higher. Check with your
local
DFS office for more for information. |
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| The Missouri Dept.
of Social Services website has added two new great features! Now there is a pre-screening tool available
to see if you might qualify for food stamps. You can also download the food stamp
application along with instructions on how to complete the forms. Go to: http://www.dss.mo.gov/dfs/fstamp/
in order to get started. |
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