How do i apply to participate in the WIC program?
In order to benefit from the program, you must meet four areas of eligibility • Catergorical • Catergorical simply means you must you either be a woman (Pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding) or child under 5 years of age. • Residential • Applicants must live in the State in which they apply. • Income • You have to make less than a certain amount of overall income. You are automatically eligible in the income area if you receive Medicaid or other medical benefits, are on food stamps, receive benefits from TANF (Temporary assistance for needy families), or any other approved state agency • Nutrition Risk • Your nutritional risk will be evaluated during an appointment by any number of different standards. Income Eligibility Guidelines (effective 07/01/08 – 06/30/09) Details about the income eligibility guidelines for including adjustments for specific areas. Annually Monthly Weekly Family of 1 19,240 1,604 370 Family of 2 25,900 2,159 499 Family of 3 32,560 2,714 627 Family of 4 39,220
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