Do I Qualify?

You can receive WIC benefits if you meet all four of these requirements:

1. You must be: 
   • A pregnant woman of any age;
   • An infant or child up to five years of age;
   • A mother of a baby that is up to six months of age; OR
   • A breastfeeding mother of a baby that is up to 12 months of age.
2. You must be a resident of New York State, but you do not need to be a U.S. citizen.
3. You must meet the income eligibility guidelines OR be receiving benefits from Medicaid, SNAP or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
4. Your medical or nutritional needs must be assessed by a WIC health care professional to determine which benefits are available to you.

2026-2027 Federal Gross Income Guidelines

A pregnant woman is considered to be a family of 2.