Find out if you qualify for WIC in Arizona
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The WIC income limit in Arizona for a household of 4 counted for WIC is $5,088 a month ($61,050 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 Arizona 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.
Arizona Special Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Arizona’s Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to those who are considered to be “at nutritional risk” because of dietary problems.
WIC serves Arizona’s pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5 who meet WIC eligibility guidelines .
What is the income limit for WIC in Arizona?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to be fully eligible for the program, applicants must be determined by a health professional to be “at nutritional risk” and have income not exceeding 185% of the federal poverty level.1
| Household Size | ANNUAL LIMIT | MONTLY LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,336 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,963 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,590 |
How long do I get WIC in Arizona?
In Arizona, WIC benefits last for different lengths of time depending on who is receiving them:
- Pregnant women: through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth
- Breastfeeding women: up to 12 months after childbirth
- Non-breastfeeding postpartum women: up to 6 months after childbirth
- Infants: from birth until their first birthday
- Children: from age 1 until their 5th birthday
WIC is not automatic. Participants must recertify periodically to continue receiving benefits.
How much does WIC pay per month in Arizona?
In Arizona, 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 do I apply for WIC in Arizona?
To apply for WIC in Arizona, you must contact your local WIC clinic to check eligibility and schedule an appointment. WIC applications are completed in person, as part of an enrollment visit.
Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona WIC
(800) 252-5942
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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