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WIC Income Guidelines

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 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Income Guidelines 
Effective Date: July 1, 2020 (gross income)  

Household Size

Monthly
(Approximate)

Annually
1$1,968$23,606
2$2,658$31,894
3$3,349 $40,182
4$4,040$48,470
5$4,730$56,758
6$5,421$65,046
7$6,112$73,334
8$6,802$81,622
For each additional person, add: $691$8,288
  • For each unborn infant, add one to household size.
  • Foster children are eligible. Foster parent income is not considered, only benefits received for the child are counted.
  • Children under age 5 receiving medical assistance (MA) are eligible for WIC, regardless of parental income.
  • MA, TANF and SNAP (food stamp) clients are income eligible but are requested to provide income documentation.
  • WIC does not require proof of citizenship or alien status.
  • WIC is excluded from consideration in public charge determinations.
  • PA WIC is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 
  • This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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