Eligibility Guidelines
Qualifying for Benefits
To be eligible for WIC, applicants must:
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).
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).