HHS Updates Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2026
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Health and Human Services released an update to the federal poverty guidelines. These figures are adjusted annually to account for price increases measured by the Consumer Price Index.
The 2026 figures reflect a 2.63 percent increase in prices occurring between calendar years 2024 and 2025. Under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, the Secretary of HHS is required to update these benchmarks to ensure federal programs have a . . .
The 2026 figures reflect a 2.63 percent increase in prices occurring between calendar years 2024 and 2025. Under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, the Secretary of HHS is required to update these benchmarks to ensure federal programs have a . . .