Find out if you qualify for WIC in Utah
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The WIC income limit in Utah 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 Utah 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.
Utah Special Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Utah WIC is a nutrition education program that supplies supplemental foods for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children up to age 5
It provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to eligible Utah families, at no cost,
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Be a resident of Utah.
- 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 Utah?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in Utah, WIC income eligibility is set at 185% of the federal poverty level.1 For example, a family of three can make a monthly income up to $4,212 and qualify for WIC.
| 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 |
Participants receive an eWIC card, which works like a debit card, to purchase specific healthy foods from authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
How much does WIC pay per month in Utah?
In Utah, 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 Utah?
To apply for WIC, schedule an application appointment by either:
- requesting an appointment online , or
- calling (877) 942-5437, or
- visiting one of the WIC clinics in person.
You will need to bring proof of identity, residency, and income to your appointment, including immunization records for each child you’re enrolling.
Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Utah WIC
(877) 942-5437
Sources & notes
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Footnotes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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