Find out if you qualify for WIC in Kentucky
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The WIC income limit in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.
Kentucky Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Kentucky WIC is a supplemental nutrition program designed to improve the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children.
It does this by providing nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious foods, counseling, and referrals to needed services, at no cost, to eligible families.
Authorized foods include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cereal, milk, eggs, juice, peanut butter, cheese, beans, and baby food.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Live in Kentucky.
- 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 Kentucky?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC is available to Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
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 Kentucky?
To apply for WIC, contact the local health department serving your area . You will be asked to provide proper ID, proof of residence and information about your household income to help determine your eligibility.
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Kentucky WIC
(800) 462-6122
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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