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  • WIC Grocery Store Search

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Minnesota WIC Program
651-201-4444
800-657-3942 (toll-free)

Contact Info

Minnesota WIC Program
651-201-4444
800-657-3942 (toll-free)

Am I Eligible for WIC?


The following provides information about WIC income guidelines.
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On this page:
Automatic Income Eligibility (Adjunctive)
Traditional Income Eligibility
Presumptive Income Eligibility

Other languages:
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Related topic:
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Automatic Income Eligibility

Adjunctive Income Eligibility
If you, or a family member, is currently participating in any of the following programs, you and your family are automatically income eligible for the WIC Program:

  • Medical Assistance
  • SNAP (Food Stamps)
  • MN Family Investment Program (MFIP)
  • Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Reduced or Free School Lunch
  • Head Start

If someone in your family is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medical Assistance – TEFRA, the person receiving these benefits is automatically income eligible for the WIC Program.

  • Medical Assistance - TEFRA
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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Traditional Income Eligibility

Your family may also qualify for WIC based on your household size and gross income (before taxes are taken out).

  • Household size – WIC includes people who live together and share income and household expenses (bills, food, etc.).
  • WIC counts a pregnant woman as two family members.

WIC Income Guidelines - Effective April 1, 2023

Number of Household Members
Weekly Household Income
Monthly Household Income
Yearly Household Income
1
Up to $519
Up to $2,248
Up to $26,973
2
Up to $702
Up to $3,041
Up to $36,482
3
Up to $885
Up to $3,833
Up to $45,991
4
Up to $1,068
Up to $4,625
Up to $55,500
5
Up to $1,251
Up to $5,418
Up to $65,009
6
Up to $1,434
Up to $6,210
Up to $74,518
7
Up to $1,616
Up to $7,003
Up to $84,027
8
Up to $1,799
Up to $7,795
Up to $93,536
9
Up to $1,982
Up to $8,588
Up to $103,045
Each additional family member, add
Up to $183
Up to $793
Up to $9,509

If your household doesn’t meet the income guidelines listed above, but your household includes a pregnant woman, a woman who has recently had a baby, or a child up to the age of five, you may be Presumptively Income Eligible.

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Presumptive Income Eligibility

If Your family does not meet the income guidelines above but meets all of the following criteria, your family may be presumptively income eligible for the WIC Program.

  • No one in your family is receiving benefits from any of the automatically income eligible programs (adjunctive) right now (MA, MFIP, Headstart, SNAP, SSI, Fuel Assistance or Free or Reduced School Lunches).
  • Your household includes a pregnant woman, a woman who has recently had a baby, or a child up to the age of 5.
  • You are willing to apply for a Minnesota Health Care Program.
  • Your household income meets the Presumptive Income Eligibility Guidelines listed below.
Families that are found to be presumptively income eligible can receive WIC benefits for three months. After three months, proof of current eligibility, or a pending application, for a Minnesota Health Care Program must be provided to continue receiving WIC benefits.

Presumptive Income Eligibility Guidelines - Effective July 1, 2023

Number of Household Members
Weekly Household Income
Monthly Household Income
Yearly Household Income
1
Up to $771
Up to $3,341
Up to $40,095
2
Up to $1,042
Up to $4,519
Up to $54,230
3
Up to $1,314
Up to $5,697
Up to $68,365
4
Up to $1,586
Up to $6,875
Up to $82,500
5
Up to $1,858
Up to $8,502
Up to $96,635
6
Up to $2,130
Up to $9,230
Up to $110,770
7
Up to $2,402
Up to $10,408
Up to $124,905
8
Up to $2,673
Up to $11,586
Up to $139,040
9
Up to $2,944
Up to $12,763
Up to $153,175
Each additional family member, add
Up to $271
Up to $1,177
Up to $14,135

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You may qualify...
If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a child under age 5, we encourage you to Apply for WIC.

Find a WIC clinic near you: Minnesota WIC Agency Directory


WIC Provides...

  • Nutrition tips and advice
  • Support for breastfeeding
  • Healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, bread and tortillas, low fat milk, and baby foods
  • Caring and supportive staff

Don't Delay! We're here to help!
Call today for a WIC Clinic near you: 1-800-WIC-4030 or 1-800-942-4030


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Last Updated: 07/06/2023

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