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A claimant representing an elderly household shall qualify for the following benefits subject to the following income limitations.
1. Single-member elderly households. For single-member elderly households, the benefit shall be calculated as follows:
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If household income equals: |
The benefit equals: |
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$ 0 to $6,800 |
100% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $400 |
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$6,801 to $7,000 |
75% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $300 |
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$7,001 to $7,200 |
50% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $200 |
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$7,201 to $7,400 |
25% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $100 |
2. Elderly households with 2 or more members. For elderly households with 2 or more members, the benefit shall be calculated as follows:
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If household income equals: |
The benefit equals: |
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$ 0 to $8,100 |
100% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $400 |
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$8,101 to $8,500 |
75% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $300 |
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$8,501 to $8,800 |
50% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $200 |
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$8,801 to $9,200 |
25% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $100 |
3. Minimum benefit. No claim of less than $5 may be granted.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 36. Taxation § 6206. Income limitations for elderly households - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-36-taxation/me-rev-st-tit-36-sect-6206/
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