Find out if you qualify for WIC in Connecticut
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The WIC income limit in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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.
Connecticut Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Connecticut WIC serves women, infants and children up to age 5 who meet WIC eligibility guidelines; and are determined by a health professional to be “at risk of malnutrition”.
It provides monthly benefits for buying healthy foods to supplement their diet. Other benefits include nutrition education, breastfeeding support, free screening and referral to health care, at no cost.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Live in Connecticut.
- 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 Connecticut?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to qualify for WIC, you must be a resident of the state of Connecticut with income at or below 185% of the national poverty level.1 That’s about $4,212 per month for a family of three.
| 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 much does WIC give in CT?
Children ages 1—4 will now 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 CT?
If you are not currently enrolled in WIC, you can begin the application process by completing the online Interest Form or applying in person at your local WIC office .
For more information, contact
State WIC Program\
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Connecticut WIC
(800) 741-2142
Sources & notes
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Footnotes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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