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Eligibility of the WIC Program
Who is Eligible?
Income eligibility standards are effective for all pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five, and for recertifying current participants at the time of their next certification on or after May 1, 2008.
- Participants must reside in Pennsylvania.
- The expected number of babies is counted in the family size for WIC and Medical Assistance (MA).
- WIC does not require proof of citizenship.
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WIC INCOME GUIDELINES: |
| Family Size: |
(Approx.)
Monthly: |
Annually: |
| 1 |
$1,603 |
$19,240 |
| 2 |
$2,158 |
$25,900 |
| 3 |
$2,713 |
$32,560 |
| 4 |
$3,268 |
$39,220 |
| 5 |
$3,823 |
$45,880 |
| 6 |
$4,378 |
$52,540 |
| 7 |
$4,933 |
$59,200 |
| 8 |
$5,488 |
$65,860 |
For each additional family member, add:
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$555 |
$6,660 |
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Effective Date: May 1, 2008. Expected babies are counted in family size.
Foster children, MA, TANF, and food stamp clients are income eligible.
WIC is a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health with funds from
the United States Department of Agriculture.
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
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Are you eligible and ready to apply?
Then click here for information!
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WIC participation results in an increase in potential weight gain and longer gestations, vital to
healthy birth outcomes.
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