the poverty line
noun
: the level of income that makes it possible for a person to pay for basic food, clothing, and shelter
families living below/at the poverty line
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The bill also prioritizes special education families and families at 200% of the poverty line.
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Nevertheless, 40 states and the District of Columbia have adopted Medicaid expansion, which allows adults with income up to 138% of the poverty line ($21,597 for a single individual in 2025) to qualify for Medicaid.
—Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Nearly two-thirds had household incomes below 185% of the poverty line, or $49,025 for a family of four.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
The state also uses the money to pay its 10% share of costs to cover the Medicaid expansion population (those earning up to 138% of the poverty line).
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Nevertheless, 40 states and the District of Columbia have adopted Medicaid expansion, which allows adults with income up to 138% of the poverty line ($21,597 for a single individual in 2025) to qualify for Medicaid.
—Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Nearly two-thirds had household incomes below 185% of the poverty line, or $49,025 for a family of four.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
The state also uses the money to pay its 10% share of costs to cover the Medicaid expansion population (those earning up to 138% of the poverty line).
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
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“The poverty line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20poverty%20line. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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