Am I Eligible for WIC?image: little girl

You are eligible if you meet all of the following criteria: 

  • Live in Maryland.
  • Are pregnant, a new mother, an infant or child under 5 years of age.
  • Have a nutritional need.
  • Have a household gross (before taxes, deductions and expenses) income that is less than or equal to the income guidelines below, or you receiveFSP (Food Supplement Program), Medical Assistance, TCA (Temporary Cash Assistance) or participate in MCHP (Maryland Children's Health Program).

Income Guidelines
Based on Total Gross Income
(Effective April 6, 2009)

Family Size

Annual

Monthly

Twice Monthly

Biweekly

Weekly

1

$20,036

$1,669

$834

$770

$385

2

26,955

2,246

1,123

1,036

518

3

33,874

2,822

1,411

1,302

651

4

40,793

3,399

1,699

1,568

784

5

47,712

3,976

1,988

1,835

917

6

54,631

4,552

2,276

2,101

1,050

7

61,550

5,129

2,564

2,367

1,183

8

68,469

5,705

2,852

2,633

1,316

For each add'l family member add

+$6,919

+ $577

+ $289

+ $267

+ $134

(185 Percent of 2009 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines)