Find out if you qualify for WIC in North Dakota
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The WIC income limit in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.
North Dakota Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
North Dakota WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food, health screenings and other services, at no cost, to qualifying families.
The program serves pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children younger than 5 years of age whose gross income falls below certain limits and are at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
What is the income limit for WIC in North Dakota?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC is available to North Dakota 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 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 |
If you’re on SNAP or Medicaid, you will automatically qualify for WIC since these programs have stricter income limits. But you still need to have a nutritional risk to be fully qualified.
How long does WIC last in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, WIC benefits last for different lengths of time depending on who is receiving them:
- Pregnant women: through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth
- Breastfeeding women: up to 12 months after childbirth
- Non-breastfeeding postpartum women: up to 6 months after childbirth
- Infants: from birth until their first birthday
- Children: from age 1 until their 5th birthday
WIC is not automatic. Participants must recertify periodically to continue receiving benefits.
How much does WIC pay per month in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, 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 North Dakota?
Call (800) 472-2286 to schedule a certification appointment with a WIC clinic near you. In North Dakota, an in-person appointment is required for initial assessment.
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
North Dakota WIC
(800) 472-2286
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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