(1) Individuals whose annual family income during the 12 months immediately preceding the month of application is less than 250% of the 2006 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 2006 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	$24,500
Two	33,000
Three	41,500
Four	50,000
Five	58,500
Six	67,000
Seven	75,000
Eight	84,000
Each Additional Person, Add	8,500

 

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