You can receive WIC benefits if you meet all four of these requirements:
- You must be:
- A pregnant woman of any age;
- An infant or child up to five years of age;
- A mother of a baby that is up to six months of age; OR
- A breastfeeding mother of a baby that is up to 12 months of age.
- You must be a resident of New York State, but you do not need to be a U.S. citizen.
- You must meet the income eligibility guidelines OR be receiving benefits from Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
- Your medical or nutritional needs must be assessed by a WIC health care professional to determine which benefits are available to you.
Income Guidelines
A pregnant woman is considered to be a family of 2. Effective May 20, 2017 – June 30, 2020.
| Family Size | Annual Gross | Monthly Gross | Twice-Monthly Gross | Bi-weekly Gross | Weekly Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,828 | $1,986 | $993 | $917 | $459 |
| 2 | $32,227 | $2,686 | $1,343 | $1,240 | $620 |
| 3 | $40,626 | $3,386 | $1,693 | $1,563 | $782 |
| 4 | $49,025 | $4,086 | $2,043 | $1,886 | $943 |
| 5 | $57,424 | $4,786 | $2,393 | $2,209 | $1,105 |
| 6 | $65,823 | $5,486 | $2,743 | $2,532 | $1,266 |
| 7 | $74,222 | $6,186 | $3,093 | $2,855 | $1,428 |
| 8 | $82,621 | $6,886 | $3,443 | $3,178 | $1,589 |
| Additional Family Member Add: | +$8,399 | +$700 | +$350 | +$324 | +$162 |