Maryland Legal Aid’s services are free for financially eligible individuals which is based on income and assets available to the household. Household income must be below 125% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Review the guidelines below to determine if you qualify.
2018 LSC Income Guidelines
125% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
| Family Size | Weekly Income | Bi-weekly Income | Monthly Income | Yearly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $291 | $583 | $1,264 | $15,175 |
| 2 | $395 | $791 | $1,714 | $20,575 |
| 3 | $499 | $999 | $2,164 | $25,975 |
| 4 | $603 | $1,206 | $2,614 | $31,375 |
| 5 | $707 | $1,414 | $3,064 | $36,775 |
| 6 | $811 | $1,622 | $3,514 | $42,175 |
| 7 | $914 | $1,829 | $3,964 | $47,575 |
| 8 | $1,018 | $2,037 | $4,414 | $52,975 |
| For each additional household member add $5,400. | ||||
(Updated in February of each year.)
2018-2019 MLSC and 60+ Program Income Guidelines
50% of the Maryland Median Income
Exception is Granted Based Upon Appropriate Factor(s)
| Family Size | Weekly Income | Bi-weekly Income | Monthly Income | Yearly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $558 | $1,116 | $2,420 | $29,036 |
| 2 | $730 | $1,460 | $3,164 | $37,970 |
| 3 | $902 | $1,804 | $3,909 | $46,904 |
| 4 | $1,074 | $2,147 | $4,653 | $55,839 |
| 5 | $1,246 | $2,491 | $5,398 | $64,773 |
| 6 | $1,417 | $2,834 | $6,142 | $73,707 |
| 7 | $1,450 | $2,899 | $6,282 | $75,382 |
| 8 | $1,482 | $2,963 | $6,421 | $77,057 |
| 9 | $1,514 | $3,028 | $6,561 | $78,732 |
| 10 | $1,546 | $3,092 | $6,701 | $80,407 |
(Updated in July of each year.)
2018 Ryan White Income Guidelines
500% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
| Family Size | Weekly Income | Bi-weekly Income | Monthly Income | Yearly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,167 | $2,334 | $5,058 | $60,700 |
| 2 | $1,582 | $3,165 | $6,858 | $82,300 |
| 3 | $1,998 | $3,996 | $8,658 | $103,900 |
| 4 | $2,413 | $4,826 | $10,458 | $125,500 |
| 5 | $2,828 | $5,657 | $12,258 | $147,100 |
| 6 | $3,244 | $6,488 | $14,058 | $168,700 |
| 7 | $3,659 | $7,319 | $15,858 | $190,300 |
| 8 | $4,075 | $8,150 | $17,658 | $211,900 |
| For each additional household member add $21,600. | ||||
(Updated in February of each year.) More information about the Ryan White Progam.
