You qualify for WIC if you:
- Are pregnant
- Have given birth less than a year ago and are breastfeeding
- Have given birth less than six months ago and are not breastfeeding
- Have a qualifying income (see the table below)
AND
- Are at risk for poor nutrition or health
Your children qualify for WIC if they:
- Are under age 5
AND
- Are at risk for poor nutrition or health
A doctor or nurse must conduct an examination to determine if you and/or your child are at risk for
poor nutrition or health. You can see a doctor or nurse at the WIC office or you can use your own doctor.
| WIC Income Limits |
| family size |
monthly income |
annual income |
| 1 |
$1,604 |
$19,240 |
| 2 |
$2,159 |
$25,900 |
| 3 |
$2,714 |
$32,560 |
| 4 |
$3,269 |
$39,220 |
| 5 |
$3,824 |
$45,880 |
| 6 |
$4,379 |
$52,540 |
| 7 |
$4,934 |
$59,200 |
| 8 |
$5,489 |
$65,860 |
| for each additional person, add |
+$555 |
+$6,660 |
*These income limits will increase slightly in every year. For the most up-to-date limits, click
here.
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If you already receive any of the following benefits, you automatically meet the income limits for WIC:
- Food Stamps
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Medicaid
You will need to provide documentation that you receive one of these benefits when you apply at your local WIC office.
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