(1) Individuals whose annual family income during the 12 months immediately preceding the month of application is less than 250% of the 2014 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 2014 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	$29,175
Two	$37,325
Three	$49,475
Four	$59,625
Five	$69,775
Six	$79,925
Seven	$90,075
Eight	$100,225
Each Additional Person, Add	$10,150

 

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