Qualifying for Benefits
To be eligible for WIC, applicants must:
Live in Maryland
Be a woman who is pregnant or a new mother who delivers a baby less than a year
Be an infant or child under 5 years of age
Meet program income guidelines below
Be at-risk for a nutritional problem determined by WIC staff during your certification
Income Eligibility Guidelines for Maryland WIC Program Benefits
Effective April 1, 2014
185% of 2013 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
Income Eligibility
Family Size
Annual Income
Monthly Income
Twice Monthly Income
Biweekly Income
Weekly Income
1
$21,590
$1,800
$900
$831
$416
2
$29,101
$2,426
$1,213
$1,120
$560
3
$36,612
$3,051
$1,526
$1,409
$705
4
$44,123
$3,677
$1,839
$1,698
$849
5
$51,634
$4,303
$2,152
$1,986
$993
Each Additional Member
+$7,511
+$626
+$313
+$289
+$145
Note
You are automatically income eligible if you are a foster child, or receive medical assistance, temporary cash assistance (TCA), or the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP/Food Stamp).