Wisconsin WIC Income Guidelines
See if you meet the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin WIC Income Requirements
Below is the WIC income guidelines for Wisconsin. View the information below to see if you can qualify for WI WIC benefits. If you still have questions, please contact the Wisconsin WIC office.
Wisconsin WIC income eligibility is based on 185% of US Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines, which is the same criteria as free and reduced-price school lunch. For specific income levels by household size, consult the WIC income eligibility table below.
| Household Size | Weekly | Bi-Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $432 | $864 | $1,872 | $22,459 |
| 2 | $586 | $1,172 | $2,538 | $30,451 |
| 3 | $740 | $1,479 | $3,204 | $38,443 |
| 4 | $893 | $1,786 | $3,870 | $46,435 |
| 5 | $1,047 | $2,094 | $4,536 | $54,427 |
| 6 | $1,201 | $2,401 | $5,202 | $62,419 |
| 7 | $1,355 | $2,709 | $5,868 | $70,411 |
| 8 | $1,508 | $3,016 | $6,534 | $78,403 |
| Each Add: | +$154 | +$308 | +$666 | +$7,992 |
The meaning of "Household"
A person or group of people, related or not, who usually (though not necessarily) live together and whose income and consumption of goods and services are related.
The meaning of "Income"
All sources of gross income, including overtime, in the household before any deductions are made. This also includes, but is not limited to, child support, unemployment, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
Income Statement for Employer, F-40076 (Multiple Languages) may be filled out and submitted to WIC as a proof of income for employees who do not receive a paycheck stub. For more information about income eligibility, contact a local WIC Office.
