Find out if you qualify for WIC in District of Columbia
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The WIC income limit in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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.
District of Columbia Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
District’s WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Live in District of Columbia.
- 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 as determined by a health professional.
What is the income limit for WIC in District?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC is available to District families with a household income at or below 185% of the poverty level or those who are enrolled in SNAP, TANF or Medicaid programs.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 much does WIC pay per month in the District of Columbia?
In the District of Columbia, 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 DC?
There are 15 WIC clinics located throughout the District of Columbia. To apply for WIC Program, call (202) 442-9397 to schedule an appointment at the nearest clinic.
DC Department of Health
District of Columbia WIC
(800) 345-1942
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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