Verification of income would only be done when staff have reason to believe the family has other sources of income that were not reported or the family's income or family size was under reported. The following table lists what is included as gross income, and the corresponding examples of acceptable proof.
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Proof of gross income – such as a paycheck stub, Medi-Cal card, tax return. Proof of address – such as current mail, utility bill, rent receipt, online bills.
Proof of gross income – such as a paycheck stub, Medi-Cal card, tax return. Proof of address – such as current mail, utility bill, rent receipt, online bills.
You can apply for WIC through a local clinic where you live. Check to see if you may be eligible for WIC benefits using our PreScreening Tool. The WIC Prescreening Tool is a web-based application intended to help potential WIC applicants determine if they are likely to be eligible for WIC benefits.
What do I bring to my first WIC appointment? Identification for yourself and any children under age 5. Proof of your address (ID, paycheck with address, rent document, or utility bill) Proof of your family's household income (paycheck, tax return, letter from employer, Medi-Cal card) Proof of pregnancy.
To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have income at or below an income level or standard set by the state agency or be determined automatically income-eligible based on participation in certain programs.
Gross Income Guidelines Household SizeAnnualTwice-Monthly 1 $27,861 $1,161 2 $37,814 $1,576 3 $47,767 $1,991 4 $57,720 $2,4056 more rows