HomeMy WebLinkAboutWIC Income Guidelines 2025-2026 AnnouncementIdaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2025, that adjust household
income eligibility limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review and adjustment
happen annually.
To be eligible for the WIC program, an individual must be a pregnant or breastfeeding
woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger than 5
years old. In addition, the individual must be a citizen or legal immigrant, live in Idaho, have
a need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling and have a low-to-
moderate income.
To be eligible based on income, an applicant’s gross income (e.g., before taxes are
withheld) must fall at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. For
example, under the new guidelines a family of three can earn up to $49,303 annually;
under the old guidelines a family of three could have earned up to $47,767 annually.
If you or a family member currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP, you may be
automatically income-eligible for WIC.
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective July 1. 2025 through June 30, 2026
Number of Household Members Maximum Annual Gross Household Income
1
2
3
4
5
$28,953
$39,128
$49,303
$59,478
$69,653
WIC provides nutritious supplemental foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables,
milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, beans, and peanut butter at no cost to qualified
families.
WIC services also include health screenings, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding
information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other
services. The average Idahoan enrolled in WIC receives approximately $68 of
healthy foods per month.
Participation in WIC results in greater nutrition for Idaho families and additional
profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently
over 32,000 people per month receiving Idaho WIC assistance.
To apply for WIC or for more information about WIC in your area, go to signupwic.com , call
the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov.