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WIC Income Eligibility

WIC Income Eligibility

Many working families qualify. Individuals who participate in other programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) may automatically be income eligible.

WIC income eligibility is based on 185% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines, meaning a participant's combined family gross income cannot exceed 185% of the federal poverty standards.

WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines

Income Guidelines for WIC Participants
Effective July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Family Size Annual Monthly Weekly
1 $19,240 $1,604 $370
2 $25,900 $2,159 $499
3 $32,560 $2,714 $627
4 $39,220 $3,269 $755
5 $45,880 $3,824 $883
6 $52,540 $4,379 $1,011
7 $59,200 $4,934 $1,139
8 $65,860 $5,489 $1,267
For each additional
family member add:		 +$6,660 +$555 +$129

NOTE: Add one to family size for all pregnant women