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, SNAP 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.
2025-2026 Federal Gross Income Guidelines
A pregnant woman is considered to be a family of 2.
| Family Size | Annual Gross | Weekly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $557 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $753 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $949 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $1,144 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $1,340 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $1,536 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $1,731 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $1,927 |
| Additional Family Member Add: | +$10,175 | +$196 |
