Pennsylvania IFP/Poverty Affidavit is a document used as part of the process of applying for an Income and Expense Affidavit (IFP) in Pennsylvania. This affidavit is a statement of an individual's income and expenses that is used to determine their eligibility for certain public assistance programs. The affidavit is a sworn statement and includes all the applicant's household income and expenses. This information is used to determine their eligibility for medical assistance, food assistance, and cash assistance. There are three types of Pennsylvania IFP/Poverty Affidavits available: the Standard Affidavit, the Simplified Affidavit, and the In-Depth Affidavit. The Standard Affidavit is for applicants who have a steady income, while the Simplified Affidavit is for those who receive a one-time payment or have a fluctuating income. The In-Depth Affidavit is for applicants who have more complex financial circumstances. Each type of affidavit requires the applicant to provide detailed information, including exact amounts of income and expenses. All the information provided on the affidavit is used to determine the applicant's eligibility for public assistance.