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        "content": "what%20is%20the%20current%20federal%20poverty%20guideline%3F"
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        "content": "Here are the current U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines (also known as the Federal Poverty Level, or FPL), as updated in **January 2026** and issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):  \n\n---\n\n**2026 Poverty Guidelines \u2014 48 Contiguous States & Washington, D.C.**  \n(Annual income thresholds) ([aspe.hhs.gov](https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Household / Family Size | Poverty Guideline |\n|-------------------------|-------------------|\n| 1 person                | $15,960           |\n| 2 persons               | $21,640           |\n| 3 persons               | $27,320           |\n| 4 persons               | $33,000           |\n| 5 persons               | $38,680           |\n| 6 persons               | $44,360           |\n| 7 persons               | $50,040           |\n| 8 persons               | $55,720           |\n| Each additional person (beyond 8) | Add $5,680 per person |\n\n---\n\n**For Alaska** ([aspe.hhs.gov](https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Household Size | Poverty Guideline |\n|----------------|-------------------|\n| 1              | $19,950           |\n| 2              | $27,050           |\n| 3              | $34,150           |\n| 4              | $41,250           |\n| 5              | $48,350           |\n| 6              | $55,450           |\n| 7              | $62,550           |\n| 8              | $69,650           |\n| Additional person | Add $7,100 per person |\n\n---\n\n**For Hawaii** ([aspe.hhs.gov](https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Household Size | Poverty Guideline |\n|----------------|-------------------|\n| 1              | $18,360           |\n| 2              | $24,890           |\n| 3              | $31,420           |\n| 4              | $37,950           |\n| 5              | $44,480           |\n| 6              | $51,010           |\n| 7              | $57,540           |\n| 8              | $64,070           |\n| Additional person | Add $6,530 per person |\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me your household size (and state, if you're in Alaska or Hawaii), I can calculate the specific poverty guideline that applies to you."
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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "multiplay%20times%20400%25"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "\u201c400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)\u201d means four times the poverty guideline amount for your household size. ([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/what-is-400-of-the-federal-poverty-level/?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere are some examples for 2026 in the 48 contiguous U.S. states plus Washington, D.C.: ([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/what-is-400-of-the-federal-poverty-level/?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Household Size | 100% FPL | 400% FPL |\n|----------------|----------|----------|\n| 1 person | $15,960 | $63,840 |\n| 2 people | $21,640 | $86,560 |\n| 3 people | $27,320 | $109,280 |\n| 4 people | $33,000 | $132,000 |\n\nIf you tell me your household size (and state, if you\u2019re in Alaska or Hawaii), I can compute *your* 400% of FPL."
    }
]