Qualification
Participation
Participation in the WIC Program is limited to those persons whose gross income (i.e., income before deductions for income taxes, Social Security taxes, insurance premiums, bonds, etc.) is equal to or less than the income poverty guidelines increased by 185%. No allowance is made for the use of a standard deduction or hardship when calculating a family's income.
WIC Program Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective from June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines
48 Contiguous States, D.C., Guam and Territories
Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
1 | $26,973 | $2,248 | $1,124 | $1,038 | $519 |
2 | 36,482 | 3,041 | 1,521 | 1,404 | 702 |
3 | 45,991 | 3,833 | 1,917 | 1,769 | 885 |
4 | 55,500 | 4,625 | 2,313 | 2,135 | 1,068 |
5 | 65,009 | 5,418 | 2,709 | 2,501 | 1,251 |
6 | 74,518 | 6,210 | 3,105 | 2,867 | 1,434 |
7 | 84,027 | 7,003 | 3,502 | 3,232 | 1,616 |
8 | 93,536 | 7,795 | 3,898 | 3,598 | 1,799 |
Each Add'l Member Add | +$9,509 | +793 | +397 | +366 | +183 |