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WIC Eligibility

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Are you Eligible for WIC?

You may be eligible now even if you weren't before. WIC is by your side when your family is growing or your situation has changed. Many life changes – from having a baby or becoming a foster parent to experiencing income changes – can affect eligibility.

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Requirements for WIC

Who Can Receive Benefits?

WIC is available to:

  • Women who are currently pregnant, postpartum (up to 6 months after the ​end of a pregnancy​), or breastfeeding (up to the infant’s first birthday)
  • Infants
  • Children (up to their​ fifth birthday)

Location

You must apply through a WIC agency in your area. You might have several options for where and how to apply, including online.

Income

If you or children in your care receive Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), you may already be income eligible for WIC. 

If you don’t participate in one of these programs, your income must be at or below WIC limits. It’s easy to check using the chart below.

Nutrition Assessment

All applicants must receive a free, simple health check by WIC staff before they are enrolled. WIC professionals use this information to personalize your benefits and services.

WIC Income Requirements

Select your household size, then use the chart below to see if you meet WIC income requirements.

Your household is everyone you live with and share income and expenses with. This includes children, people you aren’t related to, students away at college, and military service members even if they are away on active duty. If someone in your household is pregnant, you may increase your household size by one for each expected birth. 

The information below will give you an idea if you might be eligible for WIC. 

Note: If you or children in your care receive Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), you may already be income eligible for WIC and can skip this step.

Use the dropdown menu to find your location. Once selected, localized WIC information will appear.  
Some agencies operating WIC are Tribes. If applicable, select a Tribe from the dropdown below. If you are unsure, start by contacting your Tribe or a WIC agency in your state or U.S. territory. 

To be income eligible for WIC, your total household income must be at or below the amounts in the following table. 

Income Before Deductions or Taxes
Annual Monthly Twice Monthly Bi-weekly Weekly

Add up all sources of income from household members, including:

  • Wages and tips (before tax and deductions)
  • Social security
  • Child support and alimony
  • Unemployment benefits
  • Worker's compensation
  • Retirement payments
  • Disability benefits
Do not include income from loans, AmeriCorps, certain military income

Exclude the following types of military income:

  • Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
  • Combat Pay
  • Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA)
  • Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund
  • Overseas Continental United States Cost of Living Allowance (OCONUS COLA)
  • Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)

Additional types of military income might be excludable depending on the location of your WIC agency.

, or non-cash assistance. If you are unsure about your income, contact your local WIC agency.

WIC Eligibility Tool

This tool will show if you might be eligible for WIC.

Check Your Eligibility

  • Explore WIC Benefits

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    WIC provides healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services to support you and your family.

    Learn About WIC Benefits

  • How to Apply

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    You can apply to receive benefits from a WIC agency in your area. Learn more about signing up to join the WIC family.

    Learn How to Apply

Find WIC Near You

Caring staff across the nation are ready to provide support for you and your family.

Where Do You Live?

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Page updated: November 24, 2025