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WIC Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

  • Live in Washington State, and
  • Are pregnant, a new mother, or a child under five years of age, and
  • Meet the income guidelines below, and
  • Have a medical or nutritional need.

The income guidelines for WIC (effective April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009)

Household
or Family Size*		 Gross Income**
Per Year		 Gross Income**
Per Month
1 $19,240 $1,604
2 $25,900 $2,159
3 $32,560 $2,714
4 $39,220 $3,269
5 $45,880 $3,824
6 $52,540 $4,379
7 $59,200 $4,934

*A household is defined as a group of related or non-related individuals, who usually, although not necessarily, are living together and share income.

**Gross income is income before taxes and deductions.

  • If you receive Basic Food Program benefits, Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) you are income eligible for WIC.
  • Foster children under age five and foster teens who are pregnant are income eligible for WIC.
  • A woman who is pregnant is counted as a family of two.  If she is having twins, she is counted as a family of three.

 

Read about WIC participants' rights and responsibilities 

How to Apply for WIC

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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
 
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PO Box 47886
Olympia, Washington, 98504-7886

Last Update:  04/02/2008 12:42 PM
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