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.
WIC participants generally have several appointments each year. Certification appointments – during which a family is enrolled in WIC or their certification is renewed – are usually the longest appointments, especially for new applicants or families with multiple participants.
WIC is the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program WIC improves health and nutrition status of pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under five. WIC provides health screening, nutrition education, nutrient-rich foods, breastfeeding support and referrals to other health and social services.
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
Income Limits Household SizeMonthly Income 3 people $4,303 4 people $5,200 5 people $6,097 6 people $6,9932 more rows •
WIC Eligibility Number of people in your householdMaximum annual income to qualify Number of people in your household 2 Maximum annual income to qualify $37,814 Number of people in your household 3 Maximum annual income to qualify $47,767 Number of people in your household 4 Maximum annual income to qualify $57,7203 more rows
WIC income eligibility guidelines (pdf) are: $37,814 annually for a household of two. $47,767 annually for a household of three. $57,720 annually for a household of four.
Washington WIC is partnering with Massachusetts WIC, FIS/CDP, and Walmart to bring online shopping to WIC participants in the two States. An online shopping system for WIC participants shopping at Walmart is expected to go-live in early 2025, using Walmart's Online Shopping Platform.
WIC participants generally have several appointments each year. Certification appointments – during which a family is enrolled in WIC or their certification is renewed – are usually the longest appointments, especially for new applicants or families with multiple participants.
SUMMARY The WIC Certifier is a part of the Family Services Programs team, responsible for assessing pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five years of age for eligibility to participate in the WIC program.