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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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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, 2022

Number of Household Members
Weekly Household Income
Monthly Household Income
Yearly Household Income
1
Up to $484
Up to $2,096
Up to $25,142
2
Up to $652
Up to $2,823
Up to $33,874
3
Up to $820
Up to $3,551
Up to $42,606
4
Up to $988
Up to $4,279
Up to $51,338
5
Up to $1,156
Up to $5,006
Up to $60,070
6
Up to $1,324
Up to $5,734
Up to $68,802
7
Up to $1,492
Up to $6,462
Up to $77,534
8
Up to $1,659
Up to $7,189
Up to $86,266
9
Up to $1,827
Up to $7,197
Up to $94,998
Each additional family member, add
Up to $168
Up to $728
Up to $8,732

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, 2022

Number of Household Members
Weekly Household Income
Monthly Household Income
Yearly Household Income
1
Up to $718
Up to $3,114
Up to $37,372
2
Up to $968
Up to $4,196
Up to $50,352
3
Up to $1,217
Up to $5,277
Up to $63,332
4
Up to $1,467
Up to $6,359
Up to $76,312
5
Up to $1,717
Up to $7,441
Up to $89,292
6
Up to $1,966
Up to $8,522
Up to $102,272
7
Up to $2,216
Up to $9,604
Up to $115,252
8
Up to $2,466
Up to $10,686
Up to $128,232
9
Up to $2,715
Up to $11,767
Up to $141,212
Each additional family member, add
Up to $249
Up to $1,081
Up to $12,980

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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: 10/26/2022

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