The Massachusetts Poverty Threshold Waiver of Fees is a program that enables individuals and families who are below the poverty line to reduce the amount they need to pay for certain services and fees. These services and fees may include court filing fees, fees for copies of court documents, and fees for certain public services. The waiver is available for individuals and families who are below the federal poverty threshold for their household size. There are two types of Massachusetts Poverty Threshold Waiver of Fees: the Hardship Waiver and the Simplified Waiver. The Hardship Waiver requires the applicant to provide documentation of their financial situation in order to demonstrate that they are below the poverty line. The Simplified Waiver does not require any documentation and is available to those households that are already enrolled in certain government assistance programs.