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Alaska Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Alaska

What is Alaska Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Administration

Alaska Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is administered by Alaska.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Alaska and one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Breastfeeding, or
  • Postpartum, or
  • A child 5 years old or younger.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $34,799
2 $47,249
3 $59,700
4 $72,150
5 $84,601
6 $97,051
7 $109,502
8 $121,952

*For households with more than eight people, add $12,450 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

A person who participates or has family members participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

To see if you are eligible for WIC, you may also use the WIC Prescreening Tool. This Prescreening Tool is not an application for WIC. To apply for WIC benefits, you must make an appointment at your local WIC agency.

Application Details

What is the application process for Alaska Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?

To apply for WIC, please download the WIC application forms and then contact the WIC clinic nearest to you to schedule an appointment.

Contact Info

(907) 465-3100

How to Apply

WIC

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