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57 Section 6.1.2 Ongoing Eligibility Income Limit The maximum gross income limit for cases after initial eligibility has been established is 85% of the State Median Income (SMI).

These amounts were effective March 1, 2026. 85% SMI and the corresponding Federal Poverty Level (FPL) are updated annually. The current SMI amounts are published at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares/apply.

AG Size Loss of Eligibility (85% SMI) Loss of Eligibility (Monthly Dollar Amount) 2 329% FPL $5,932 3 322% FPL $7,327 4 317% FPL $8,723 5 314% FPL $10,119 6 311% FPL $11,514 7 282% FPL $11,776 8 259% FPL $12,038 9 240% FPL $12,299 10 225% FPL $12,561

This section last updated 7/1/2026

Section 6.2 Counted Income Income that is included in the financial eligibility test includes, but is not limited to: • Money, wages or salary o This includes income for a spouse temporarily absent from the home due to military service. o For individuals enrolled in Trial Employment Match Program (TEMP), Transform Milwaukee Jobs (TMJ), or Transitional Jobs (TJ), only the portion of the wage that is unsubsidized according to the Employer Agreement Form is counted. • Income from self-employment: the sum of net earnings as reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plus depreciation expenses, personal business and entertainment expenses, personal transportation costs, purchases of capital equipment, and payments on the principal of loans • Dividends • Interest on savings or bonds • Income from estates or trusts • Net rental income or royalties • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) of adults in the Assistance Group (AG)