Find out if you qualify for WIC in Illinois
Enter the household size and monthly income to see whether a household may meet the WIC income limit in Illinois. Results are instant, and nothing is stored.
The WIC income limit in Illinois 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 Illinois 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.
Illinois Special Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Illinois 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.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to qualify you must be a resident of the state of Illinois who meets the WIC income eligibility guidelines and is individually determined by a health professional to be “at nutritional risk”.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 can I get WIC in Illinois?
In Illinois, 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 Illinois?
In Illinois, 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 Illinois?
WIC services are provided in communities throughout the state. Use the DHS Office Locator to find your local WIC office near you.
Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois WIC
(800) 323-4769
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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