The content of this guide has no legal force or effect and has no effect intended to bind the public in any way. This document is intended solely to provide the public with clarification of existing legislative or public policy requirements. *Note: The gross salary (before taxes) on your cheque stubs based on how often you are paid (income interval) and household size must be less than or equal to the amounts shown in the table to be eligible for WIC. WIC is not considered part of the public office. Participation in the WIC program does not affect the immigration status of persons currently residing in the United States. While WIC cannot serve all eligible applicants, a priority system has been put in place to fill vacancies in programs. Once a local WIC agency has reached its maximum number of cases, vacancies are usually filled in the following order of priority: For a pregnant woman, each unborn child counts as 1 additional person in the household size. In fiscal year 2018, the number of women, infants and children receiving WIC benefits each month reached approximately 6.87 million. For the first 5 months of fiscal year 2019, states reported an average monthly participation of more than 6.4 million participants per month.

In 1974, the first year the WIC was permanently approved, 88,000 people participated. In 1980, participation was 1.9 million; 3.1 million in 1985; 4.5 million in 1990; and 7.2 million by the year 2000. The average monthly participation for fiscal year 2017 was approximately $7.3 million. Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are listening to a recording, please leave a message with your name and phone number. You can also call your local WIC office directly. All local programs answer the phone and/or send messages. You are automatically entitled to income from WIC if you are currently receiving: Mothers who participate in WIC are encouraged to breastfeed their infants if possible, but state WIC authorities provide infant formula to mothers who choose this method of nutrition. WIC State authorities are required by law to submit infant formula discount agreements with infant formula manufacturers. This means that the WIC state authorities agree to offer a brand of infant formula and, in return, the manufacturer gives the state agency a discount for each box of formula purchased by WIC participants. The brand of infant formula offered by WIC varies by state agency, depending on the company that has the discount agreement in a particular state.

To qualify on the basis of income, the applicants` gross income (i.e. Before withholding taxes) fall to 185% or below U.S. poverty income policies. Details of income eligibility guidelines, including geographic area adjustments for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. WIC`s Farmers` Market Nutrition Program, established in 1992, provides WIC participants with additional vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers` markets. The FMNP is funded by a congressionally ordered reserve in WIC funds. The program has two objectives: to provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared and locally grown fruits and vegetables from farmers` markets to WIC participants who pose a nutritional risk; and increasing consumer awareness of farmers` markets and their use. If you match our WIC income eligibility, you can benefit from our services.

If you have any further questions about our income qualifications for WIC, please contact us. WIC is not included in the federal government`s public fees rule and is available regardless of immigration or citizenship status. By negotiating discounts with formula manufacturers, states are able to serve more people. For fiscal 2017, discount savings were $1.74 billion, or an average of 1.55 million participants per month, or 21.25% of the estimated average monthly caseload. By 15 November each year, each applicant or participating government authority must submit a government plan for the following year to WHO/Europe for approval in order to receive funding. The guidelines of the FMNP State Plan can also be obtained from the SNSF regional office. Pregnant, postpartum and lactating women, infants and children up to 5 years of age are eligible. They must meet income guidelines and a state residency requirement, and be individually classified as «nutritionally unsafe» by a physician. WIC is a special complementary nutrition program for women, infants and children. When you apply for WIC benefits, your income is part of the requirement. The WIC income guidelines listed below will help determine if an applicant is eligible for WIC. Contact USDA Food and Nutrition Public Information staff at 703-305-2286 or by mail at 1320 Braddock Place, Suite 300, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

Two main types of nutritional risks are recognized for WIC eligibility: * Income based on the 185% federal poverty line, effective April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 ** Unborn children should count towards household size. Children have always been the largest category of WIC participants. Of the 6.87 million people who received WIC benefits each month in fiscal year 2018, about 3.52 million were children, 1.71 million were infants and 1.63 million were women. Legal and non-statutory guardians caring for a child under the age of five In most WIC agencies in the state, WIC participants receive checks or coupons each month to purchase certain foods designed to supplement their diet with certain nutrients that benefit WIC`s target audience. In addition, some states issue participants with an electronic benefit card instead of paper cheques or vouchers. The use of electronic cards is increasing and all WIC state authorities must implement WIC Electronic Transfer of Services (EBT) nationwide by October 1, 2020. Some government agencies distribute WIC food in warehouses or deliver food to participants` homes. Different catering packages are offered for different categories of participants. WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant or breastfeeding women who have recently become pregnant, infants and children under 5 years of age. You must have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts listed in the WIC Income Guidelines, OR you qualify if you are currently receiving Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or food assistance. However, you do not need to participate in a public support program to be eligible for WIC. While most states use the maximum guidelines, states may set lower income limits.

An individual or certain family members who participate in other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meet the income requirement.