Find out if you qualify for WIC in Maryland
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The WIC income limit in Maryland 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 Maryland 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.
Maryland Special Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Maryland WIC is a supplemental nutrition program designed to improve the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children up to age 5.
It provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Maryland families who qualify.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Be a resident of Maryland.
- 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 Maryland?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in Maryland, WIC income eligibility is set at 185% of the federal poverty level, or about $4,212 per month for a family of three.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 |
Participants receive an eWIC card, which works like a debit card, to purchase specific healthy foods from authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
How much does WIC pay per month in Maryland?
In Maryland, 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 to apply for WIC in Maryland?
To apply for WIC, you need to make an appointment with a local agency or use the Client Portal to schedule your appointment.
Maryland Department of Health
Maryland WIC
(800) 242-4942
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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