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Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible for WIC if:

  • You are a pregnant, postpartum or nursing, or if you have children under the age of five
  • You live in New York State

You automatically income-qualify for WIC if you currently receive:

  • Medicaid
  • Food Stamps/SNAP benefits
  • TANF (temporary assistance)


OR

You must meet income eligibility guidelines listed below:

2023-2024 Federal Income Guidelines

Effective through June 30, 2024

Gross Income
Household SizeAnnualMonthlyTwice-MonthlyBi-WeeklyWeekly
1$26,973$2,248$1,124$1,038$519
2$36,482$3,041$1,521$1,404$702
3$45,991$3,833$1,917$1,769$885
4$55,500$4,625$2,313$2,135$1,068
5$65,009$5,418$2,709$2,501$1,251
6$74,518$6,210$3,105$2,867$1,434
7$84,027$7,003$3,502$3,232$1,616
8$93,356$7,795$3,898$3,598$1,799
For each additional
member, add:
+$9,509+$793+$397+$366+$183