Find out if you qualify for WIC in Wisconsin
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The WIC income limit in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Wisconsin WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
To be eligible, you must be a Wisconsin resident, have a household income within limits set by the state, and be individually determined to be at nutritional risk by a qualified health professional.
What is the income limit for WIC in Wisconsin?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC serves women, infants, and children in Wisconsin 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 |
How much does WIC pay per month in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, 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 sign up for WIC in Wisconsin?
To sign up for WIC, contact a local WIC office near you . If you are eligible, you will receive an eWIC card to purchase approved healthy foods at participating grocery stores.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin WIC
(800) 642-7837
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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