South Dakota WIC Income Guidelines
See if you meet the South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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.
South Dakota WIC Income Requirements
Below is the WIC income guidelines for South Dakota. View the information below to see if you can qualify for SD WIC benefits. If you still have questions, please contact the South Dakota WIC office.
To participate, you must meet the South Dakota WIC income guidelines based on your family size which are listed below or be a recipient of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid (approved aid code), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations).
| Family Size | Yearly | 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 |
If you are a salaried or hourly earner, you'll need to provide all income received by the household during the month (30 days) prior to the date of your application for South Dakota WIC. If you are self-employed or a farmer, bring in your most recent US1040 income tax form. They use your net earnings to determine your income qualifications.
