Find out if you qualify for WIC in Alaska
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The WIC income limit in Alaska for a household of 4 counted for WIC is $6,359 a month ($76,313 a year), which is 185% of the federal poverty level. A pregnant woman counts as two people, so the unborn child is added to the household size.
The applicant must also live in Alaska and have a nutritional need or risk, which a health professional determines at the WIC appointment. Amounts are estimates, and the WIC agency makes the final decision.
Alaska Special Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Alaska WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for nutritionally at-risk pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age five.
The program provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals, at no cost, to eligible families.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Live in Alaska.
- Be a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or a child under 5 years old.
- Have a household income less than 185% of the federal poverty limit.
- Have a nutritional need or risk.
What is the income limit for WIC in Alaska?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in Alaska, WIC income eligibility is set at 185% of the federal poverty level, or about $5,265 per month for a family of three.1 Households participating in SNAP, Medicaid, or ATAP are automatically eligible for WIC.
| Household Size | ANNUAL LIMIT | MONTLY LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $36,908 | $3,076 |
| 2 | $50,043 | $4,170 |
| 3 | $63,178 | $5,265 |
| 4 | $76,313 | $6,359 |
| 5 | $89,448 | $7,454 |
| 6 | $102,583 | $8,549 |
| 7 | $115,718 | $9,643 |
| 8 | $128,853 | $10,738 |
Participants receive an eWIC card, which works like a debit card, to purchase specific healthy foods from authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
How much does WIC pay per month in Alaska?
In Alaska, children ages 1—4 receive $26 per month, while pregnant and postpartum women receive $47 per month, and breastfeeding women receive $52 per month.
How to apply for WIC in Alaska?
To apply for WIC in Alaska, you need to contact the nearest WIC clinic to schedule your appointment, where staff determine eligibility and complete the process.
You can call Alaska WIC office at (907) 465-3100 for assistance, or check with tribal health providers if you’re in a remote community.
Alaska Department of Health
Alaska WIC
(907) 465-3100
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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- Ada Hu