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.
2019 LSC Income Guidelines
125% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
| Family Size | Weekly Income | Bi-weekly Income | Monthly Income | Yearly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $300 | $600 | $1,301 | $15,613 |
| 2 | $406 | $813 | $1,761 | $21,138 |
| 3 | $512 | $1,025 | $2,221 | $26,663 |
| 4 | $619 | $1,238 | $2,682 | $32,188 |
| 5 | $725 | $1,450 | $3,142 | $37,713 |
| 6 | $831 | $1,663 | $3,603 | $43,238 |
| 7 | $937 | $1,875 | $4,063 | $48,763 |
| 8 | $1,044 | $2,088 | $4,524 | $54,288 |
| For each additional household member add $5,525. | ||||
(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 | $577 | $1,154 | $2,501 | $30,017 |
| 2 | $755 | $1,509 | $3,271 | $39,253 |
| 3 | $932 | $1,864 | $4,041 | $48,489 |
| 4 | $1,110 | $2,220 | $4,810 | $57,726 |
| 5 | $1,288 | $2,575 | $5,580 | $66,962 |
| 6 | $1,465 | $2,930 | $6,350 | $76,198 |
| 7 | $1,499 | $2,997 | $6,494 | $77,929 |
| 8 | $1,5312 | $3,063 | $6,638 | $79,661 |
| 9 | $1,565 | $3,130 | $6,783 | $81,393 |
| 10 | $1,599 | $3,197 | $6,927 | $83,125 |
(Updated in July of each year.)
2019 Ryan White Income Guidelines
500% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
| Family Size | Weekly Income | Bi-weekly Income | Monthly Income | Yearly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,200 | $2,401 | $5,204 | $62,450 |
| 2 | $1,625 | $3,250 | $7,041 | $84,500 |
| 3 | $2,050 | $4,101 | $8,887 | $106,650 |
| 4 | $2,475 | $4,951 | $10,729 | $128,750 |
| 5 | $2,900 | $5,801 | $12,570 | $150,850 |
| 6 | $3,325 | $6,651 | $14,412 | $172,950 |
| 7 | $3,750 | $7,501 | $16,254 | $195,050 |
| 8 | $4,175 | $8,351 | $18,095 | $217,150 |
| For each additional household member add $22,100. | ||||
(Updated in February of each year.) More information about the Ryan White Progam.