Find out if you qualify for WIC in Nevada
Enter the household size and monthly income to see whether a household may meet the WIC income limit in Nevada. Results are instant, and nothing is stored.
The WIC income limit in Nevada 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 Nevada 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.
Nevada Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Nevada WIC gives eligible families monthly benefits for buying nutritious foods, plus breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling, and referrals to health care and other community services.
The program is for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, along with infants and children up to their fifth birthday.
To qualify for WIC, you must:
- Be a Nevada resident.
- Be pregnant, recently pregnant, or breastfeeding, or be an infant or a child younger than 5.
- Have a household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
- Be assessed by a health professional as having a nutritional risk.
What is the income limit for WIC in Nevada?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nevada households earning up to 185% of the federal poverty level can qualify for WIC. A family of three, for instance, can have a monthly income of about $4,212.1
| 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 Nevada?
Nevada WIC participants receive monthly food benefits of $26 for each child ages 1 to 4, $47 for pregnant and postpartum women, and $52 for breastfeeding women.
How do I apply for WIC in Nevada?
Contact your nearest WIC clinic to book an appointment, or reach the state office for help finding a location.
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
Nevada WIC
(800) 863-8942
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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