Delaware WIC Income Guidelines
See if you meet the Delaware WIC income requirements. If you are looking to apply for WIC, then your household income will be taken into consideration when determining if you are eligible to receive Delaware WIC benefits. To be eligible, applicants must have income at or below an income level or standard set by the state agency.
Or it can be determined that you are automatically income-eligible based on the programs the applicant is currently participating in. The state agency's income standard must be between 100% and 185% of the Federal poverty guidelines. Those guidelines are listed below.
Federal Income Eligible Guidelines
| Federal Poverty Guidelines - 100% | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $12,140 | $1,012 | $506 | $467 | $234 |
| 2 | $16,460 | $1,372 | $686 | $634 | $317 |
| 3 | $20,780 | $1,732 | $866 | $800 | $400 |
| 4 | $25,100 | $2,092 | $1,046 | $966 | $483 |
| 5 | $29,420 | $2,452 | $1,226 | $1,132 | $566 |
| 6 | $33,740 | $2,812 | $1,406 | $1,298 | $649 |
| 7 | $38,060 | $3,172 | $1,586 | $1,464 | $732 |
| 8 | $42,380 | $3,532 | $1,766 | $1,630 | $815 |
| Each Additional: | +$4,320 | +$360 | +$180 | +$167 | +$84 |
| Reduced Price Meals - 185% | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $22,459 | $1,872 | $936 | $864 | $432 |
| 2 | $30,451 | $2,538 | $1,269 | $1,172 | $586 |
| 3 | $38,443 | $3,204 | $1,602 | $1,479 | $740 |
| 4 | $46,435 | $3,870 | $1,935 | $1,786 | $893 |
| 5 | $54,427 | $4,536 | $2,268 | $2,094 | $1,047 |
| 6 | $62,419 | $5,202 | $2,601 | $2,401 | $1,201 |
| 7 | $70,411 | $5,868 | $2,934 | $2,709 | $1,355 |
| 8 | $78,403 | $6,534 | $3,267 | $3,016 | $1,508 |
| Each Additional: | +$7,992 | +$666 | +$333 | +$308 | +$154 |
Automatic WIC Income Eligibility
To be automatically income-eligible for Delaware WIC, applicants would need to participate in certain programs. These include individuals who are eligible to receive SNAP (Food stamps) benefits, Medicaid, TANF or Families with Dependent Children.
Applicants who have certain family members that are eligible to receive Medicaid or TANF, or at the option of your state agency, individuals that are eligible to participate in certain other state administrated programs.
Delaware WIC Income Requirements
Below is the WIC income guidelines for Delaware. View the information below to see if you can qualify for DE WIC benefits. If you still have questions, please contact the Delaware WIC office.
Locate your family size on the left side of the table. Look at the columns to the right of that family size. If your family income is less than or equal to that amount, you may be eligible for WIC.
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,459 | $1,872 | $432 |
| 2 | $30,451 | $2,538 | $586 |
| 3 | $38,443 | $3,204 | $740 |
| 4 | $46,435 | $3,870 | $893 |
| 5 | $54,427 | $4,536 | $1,047 |
| 6 | $62,419 | $5,202 | $1,201 |
| Each Add: | +$7,992 | +$666 | +$154 |
- Follow the steps below to determine your current family size
- Count all the members of your household, related or non-related
- A pregnant woman counts as two family members
- In the case of a known multiple birth pregnancy, count each fetus as one family member
- Follow the steps below to determine your current household income
- Add up the gross income of all family members included to determine your family size
- Some military personnel receive allowances that do not count in determining income
- Contact your local WIC clinic if you have any questions about your eligibility