### Question
Can you define what lower living standard income level means?


### Answer
**Lower living standard income level** is defined as the following in *29 U.S.C. § 1503*:

> that income level (adjusted for regional, metropolitan, urban, and rural differences and family size) determined annually by the Secretary based on the most recent “lower living family budget” issued by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

