Legal Services Corp Adjusts Income Caps for Aid Eligibility
Published Date: 1/28/2025
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Summary
If you need legal help, this update changes the income limits to match the latest poverty guidelines. It means more people might qualify for free legal aid starting now. The new rules keep things fair and up-to-date with the cost of living.
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LSC eligibility tied to poverty guidelines
If you seek free legal help from the Legal Services Corporation, the maximum income levels used to decide who can get assistance are updated to match the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Federal Poverty Guidelines. The rule updates LSC's specified income limits to reflect HHS's annual amendments to those poverty guidelines.
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