Kentucky WIC Income Guidelines

See if you meet the Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.

Kentucky WIC Income Requirements

Below is the WIC income guidelines for Kentucky. View the information below to see if you can qualify for KY WIC benefits. If you still have questions, please contact the Kentucky WIC office.

Persons who receive Medicaid or Food Stamp benefits automatically meet the income requirements for the Kentucky WIC Program.

Family Size Annual Monthly Twice-Monthly Bi-Weekly Weekly
1 $22,311 $1,860 $930 $859 $430
2 $30,044 $2,504 $1,252 $1,156 $578
3 $37,777 $3,149 $1,575 $1,453 $727
4 $45,510 $3,793 $1,897 $1,751 $876
5 $53,243 $4,437 $2,219 $2,048 $1,024
6 $60,976 $5,082 $2,541 $2,346 $1,173
7 $68,709 $5,726 $2,863 $2,643 $1,322
8 $76,442 $6,371 $3,186 $2,941 $1,471
Each Add: +$7,733 +$645 +$323 +$298 +$149
Family Size Annual Monthly Twice-Monthly Bi-Weekly Weekly
9 $84,175 $7,015 $3,508 $3,238 $1,619
10 $91,908 $7,659 $3,830 $3,535 $1,768
11 $99,641 $8,304 $4,152 $3,833 $1,917
12 $107,374 $8,948 $4,474 $4,130 $2,065
13 $115,107 $9,593 $4,797 $4,428 $2,214
14 $122,840 $10,237 $5,119 $4,725 $2,363
15 $130,573 $10,882 $5,441 $5,023 $2,512
16 $138,306 $11,526 $5,763 $5,320 $2,660
Each Add +$7,733 +$645 +$323 +$298 +$149