Find out if you qualify for WIC in Minnesota
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The WIC income limit in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.
Minnesota Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Minnesota WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services, at no cost, to Minnesota families who qualify.
The program serves pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children in Minnesota whose gross income falls below certain limits; and who are at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
What is the income limit for WIC in Minnesota?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC serves women, infants, and children in Minnesota whose income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.1 That’s about $4,212 per month for a family of three.
| 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 |
Families who are already eligible to participate in any of the following programs: Medicaid, MFIP, SNAP, and Energy Assistance are automatically eligible for the WIC Program without proof of income.
How much does WIC pay per month in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota?
To apply for WIC, you must attend an in-person certification appointment at a local WIC clinic. If you need help finding a nearby clinic, please call
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota WIC
(800) 657-3942
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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- Ada Hu