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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:

Federal Income Guidelines

Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Gross Income
Household SizeAnnualMonthlyTwice-MonthlyBi-WeeklyWeekly
1$29,526$2,461$1,231$1,136$568
2$40,034$3,337$1,669$1,540$770
3$50,542$4,212$2,106$1,944$972
4$61,050$5,088$2,544$2,349$1,175
5$71,558$5,964$2,982$2,753$1,377
6$82,066$6,839$3,420$3,157$1,579
7$92,574$7,715$3,858$3,561$1,781
8$103,082$8,591$4,296$3,965$1,983
For each additional
member, add:
+$10,508+$876+$438+$405+$203
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