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

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

The purpose of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children. The Wisconsin WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referral to other health and nutrition services. WIC promotes and supports breastfeeding. The Wisconsin WIC program is administered by the Department of Health and Family Services.

Administration

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

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Wisconsin 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	$27,861
2	$37,814
3	$47,767
4	$57,720
5	$67,673
6	$77,626
7	$87,579
8	$97,532

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,953 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 theWIC Prescreening Tool.This Prescreening Tool isnotan 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 Wisconsin Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?

To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you.

Contact Info

1-800-722-2295

How to Apply

WIC

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