Idaho Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Listed: January 19, 2019 6:44 am
- Expires: 997836 days, 20 hours
Description
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Program Description
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program provides free supplemental foods, nutrition education and health care referrals to lower-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Idaho; a pregnant, breastfeeding and/or postpartum woman; an infant or child up to 5 years of age.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $22,459 |
2 | $30,451 |
3 | $38,443 |
4 | $46,435 |
5 | $54,427 |
6 | $62,419 |
7 | $70,411 |
8 | $78,403 |
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Application Process
Visit the Idaho WIC website to obtain an application.
Contact Information
For more information on Idaho WIC, please visit the Idaho Division of Public Health’s WICpage.
If you have questions about the WIC program call the Idaho CareLine toll-free at:
1-800-926-2588
TDD users can call:
208-332-7205
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