Find out if you qualify for WIC in Montana
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The WIC income limit in Montana 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 Montana 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.
Montana Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Montana WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income women, infants, and children in need of nutritional support.
WIC serves Montana residents who are either:
- Pregnant. Proof of pregnancy is not required.
- Breastfeeding, up to baby’s first birthday.
- Non-breastfeeding mothers, up to six months after baby’s birth.
- Infants and children children up to age 5.
All eligible WIC participants will receive an eWIC card which can be used like a debit-card with a 4-digit PIN wherever Montana eWIC is accepted.
What is the income limit for WIC in Montana?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to be eligible for WIC, you must be a resident of the state of Montana with gross income not exceeding 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.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 much does WIC pay per month in Montana?
In Montana, 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 Montana?
Reach out to your local WIC clinic to apply or schedule an appointment. If your local WIC clinic is unavailable, the state office may be reached at:
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Montana WIC
(800) 433-4298
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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- Ada Hu