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The answer depends on the number of people in the household. For example, the poverty line for an individual is $10,890, so 125% for her would be $13,612.50. For a family of four, the corresponding numbers are $22,350 and $27,937.50.
Threshold eligibility for a variety of programs is based on a percentage multiple of the federal poverty line; two common percentages are 125% and 185%.

If you want more details about how the thresholds are used, here's a good link:
http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/faq.shtml

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