(1) Individuals whose annual family income during the 12 months immediately preceding the month of application is less than 250% of the 2009 poverty guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are eligible for a loan of specialized telecommunications equipment based on income. 250% of the HHS 2009 annual poverty guidelines for families of various sizes are shown in (2).

(2) 250% of the annual poverty guidelines is as follows:  

FAMILY SIZE	250% OF ANNUAL POVERTY GUIDELINE
One	$27,075
Two	36,425
Three	45,775
Four	55,125
Five	64,475
Six	73,825
Seven	83,175
Eight	92,525
Each Additional Person, Add	9,350

(3) There is no asset test to be eligible for a loan of specialized telecommunications equipment.