Find out if you qualify for WIC in Tennessee
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The WIC income limit in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Tennessee WIC provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutritious education, health care referrals, and breastfeeding support to women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.
Participants must be a resident of the state of Tennessee, meet WIC income guidelines and be individually determined to be at nutritional or medical risk by a health professional.
What is the income limit for WIC in Tennessee?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC serves women, infants, and children in Tennessee 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 |
If deemed eligible, WIC food benefits are issued into an electronic benefit account, known as TNWIC, which can be used at any one of the 800+ participating grocery stores in Tennessee.
How long does WIC last in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, 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 in Tennessee?
Children ages 1—4 will now 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 TN?
Find the nearest WIC clinic and make an appointment for an interview. For appointments in Shelby County, call (901) 222-9980 or fill out an online interest form if you live in Nashville or Davidson County.
Tennessee Department of Health
Tennessee WIC
(800) 342-5942
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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