Find out if you qualify for WIC in Iowa
Enter the household size and monthly income to see whether a household may meet the WIC income limit in Iowa. Results are instant, and nothing is stored.
The WIC income limit in Iowa 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 Iowa 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.
Iowa Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Iowa WIC serves Iowa’s pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5 who meet WIC eligibility guidelines and are considered to be “at nutritional risk”.
WIC services include nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, checks to buy nutritious foods, immunization screening and referrals, and health and social services referrals.
What is the income limit for WIC in Iowa?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC is available to Iowa families with a household income less than or equal to 185% of the poverty level.1 That’s about $4,212 per month for a single mother of two.
| 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 Iowa?
In Iowa, 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 Iowa?
If you think you may qualify for WIC, please call the local WIC agency serving your area and schedule your first certification appointment.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa WIC
(800) 532-1579
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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