Find out if you qualify for WIC in Oregon
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The WIC income limit in Oregon 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 Oregon 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.
Oregon Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Oregon WIC serves lower-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age 5 who have health or nutrition risks.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Live in Oregon.
- Be a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or a child under 5 years old.
- Have a household income less than 185% of the federal poverty limit.
- Have a nutritional need or risk.
What is the income limit for WIC in Oregon?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC serves women, infants, and children in Oregon 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 |
Those who can prove fully eligible for Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan, TANF, SNAP or FDPIR are automatically income eligible for WIC.
How much does WIC pay per month in Oregon?
In Oregon, 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 Oregon?
Fill out the WIC Interest Form to get started or find an agency that provides services near you to schedule a certification appointment.
Oregon Health Authority
Oregon WIC
(800) 723-3638
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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- Ada Hu