Find out if you qualify for WIC in Ohio
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The WIC income limit in Ohio 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 Ohio 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.
Ohio Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Ohio WIC helps income eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at health risk due to inadequate nutrition.
Applicants must be determined by a health professional to be “at nutritional risk” and have incomes within the Ohio’s WIC income guidelines .
What is the income limit for WIC in Ohio?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC is available to Ohio 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 |
How much does WIC pay per month in Ohio?
In Ohio, 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 Ohio?
WIC clinics are located in all 88 Ohio counties. To locate a nearby WIC clinic, call the Help Me Grow Helpline at (800) 755-4769 to schedule an appointment.
Ohio Department of Health
Ohio WIC
(800) 755-4769
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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