2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines & 2017 Lower Living Standard Income Level - Policy Issuance

Sep 14, 2026

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Policy issuance for 2017 provides Maryland’s annual Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) values and incorporates the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2017 Federal poverty guidelines. It explains requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including how states must update LLSIL tables and how 70% of LLSIL applies for designated WIOA programs and eligibility determinations. The policy also details effective date, cancellations, and references, and includes guidance for staff to distribute copies.

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General Information

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Requirements

2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines

2017 Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL)

2017 LLSIL - 70%, by Family Size

POLICY ISSUANCE 2017-06 2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines & 2017 Lower Living Standard Income Level │ June 2, 2017 TO: Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) staff and Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) directors FROM: Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation SUBJECT: 2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines and 2017 Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) PURPOSE: To provide the U.S. Department of Labor’s corrected annual LLSIL levels for 2017 and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2017 Federal poverty guidelines. ACTION: Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) directors, American Job Center (AJC) labor exchange administrators, and central office managers will ensure all employees, service providers and vendors are aware of and receive copies of this policy. DWDAL policies are available on the DLLR website. EXPIRATION: Until Cancelled. QUESTIONS: Lloyd Day Erin Roth Director of Workforce Development Director of Policy, DWDAL 410.767.2995 410.767.5870 [lloyd.day@maryland.gov](lloyd.day@maryland.gov) [erin.roth@maryland.gov](erin.roth@maryland.gov) ***** TABLE OF CONTENTS 2017 FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES & 2017 LOWER LIVING STANDARD INCOME LEVEL CANCELLATIONS…….………………….…………………………………………………………………………….page3 GENERAL INFORMATION……………..………………………………………………………………………..…...page 4 2017 FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES………………………………………………..….………………………page 5 2017 LOWER LIVING STANDARD INCOME LEVEL…………………………………….……………………….page 6 REFERENCES………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..page 7 CANCELLATIONS All previous policies on Federal Poverty Guidelines and Lower Living Standard Income Levels remain active for program participants during that policy’s effective date. These policies may be archived and available at: [http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment](http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment). · GENERAL INFORMATION Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires the U.S. Secretary of Labor to update and publish the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) tables annually. States must use these tables for purposes described in the law, including for youth eligibility determinations. WIOA defines the term “low income individual” as one who qualifies under various criteria, including an individual who receives, or received for a prior six-month period, income that does not exceed the higher level of the poverty line or 70 percent of the LLSIL. This policy provides the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) – Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL)’s annual LLSIL for 2017 and references the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s current 2017 poverty guidelines. This policy is effective May 23, 2017. 2017 FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES The following chart provides the 2017 Poverty Guidelines, as given by the HHS. | 2017 Poverty Guidelines | | | --- | --- | | Size of Family | Poverty Guideline | | 1 | $12,060 | | 2 | $16,240 | | 3 | $20,420 | | 4 | $24,600 | | 5 | $28,780 | | 6 | $32,960 | | 7 | $37,140 | | 8 | $41,320 | NOTE: For family units with more than 8 members, add $4,180 for each additional person. 2017 LOWER LIVING STANDARD INCOME LEVEL (LLSIL) WIOA stipulates that 70 percent ofthe LLSIL value shall be used for certain WIOA programs, including the Youth program and the Indian and Native American Program. The following chart provides Maryland’s LLSIL standards by family size, Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA), and county. 2017 LLSIL – 70%, by Family Size | Area | | | Family Size | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | If 7+, Add | | Anne Arundel Co. LWDA | 11,622* | 19,045 | 26,142 | 32,268 | 38,084 | 44,539 | 6,455 | | Baltimore City LWDA | 11,622* | 19,045 | 26,142 | 32,268 | 38,084 | 44,539 | 6,455 | | Baltimore Co LWDA | 11,6

FAQs

What is the purpose of this 2017 policy issuance?

It provides corrected annual LLSIL levels for 2017 and references the 2017 Federal poverty guidelines for determining eligibility under applicable requirements.

What legal basis requires updating and publishing LLSIL tables annually?

Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requires the U.S. Secretary of Labor to update and publish LLSIL tables each year for use in program purposes such as youth eligibility determinations.

How is LLSIL used for certain WIOA programs?

WIOA specifies that 70% of the LLSIL value must be used for certain WIOA programs, including the Youth program and the Indian and Native American Program.

Sep 14, 2026

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