36 M.R.S. § 6206 — Income limitations for elderly households

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: If household income equals: | The benefit equals:
$ 0 to $6,800 | 100% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $400
$6,801 to $7,000 | 75% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $300
$7,001 to $7,200 | 50% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $200
$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: If household income equals: | The benefit equals:
$ 0 to $8,100 | 100% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $400
$8,101 to $8,500 | 75% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $300
$8,501 to $8,800 | 50% of the benefit base up to a maximum of $200
$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.