What is the income limit for WIC in NY?
Pregnant, or. Breastfeeding, or. Postpartum, or. A child 5 years old or younger….Who is eligible for this program?
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $23,828 |
| 2 | $32,227 |
| 3 | $40,626 |
| 4 | $49,025 |
What income qualifies for WIC?
Income Eligibility Guidelines (effective 07/01/20 – 06/30/2021)
| Annually | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|
| Family of 1 | $23,606 | $1,968 |
| Family of 2 | 31,894 | 2,658 |
| Family of 3 | 40,182 | 3,349 |
| Family of 4 | 48,470 | 4,040 |
What is the maximum income to qualify for Medicaid in NY 2021?
2021 Income & Resource Levels*
| Family Size | Medicaid Income Level for Single People & Couples without Children | Net Income for Families and Individuals who are Blind, Disabled or Age 65+ |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | Monthly | |
| 1 | $17,775 | $884 |
| 2 | $24,040 | $1,300 |
| 3 | $30,305 | $1,495 |
Whats considered low income in NY?
A salary of $58,450 or less annually is now considered low income in the New York Metro Area. If you are a single New Yorker earning $58,450 or less per year, you fall under the low income category, according to 2018 estimates released last month by the U.S. Department of Housing (HUD).
What does WIC consider as income?
WIC benefits are made available based on federal income guidelines. Income includes all cash before taxes earned by anyone who lives in the household. It also includes money from other sources such as Social Security benefits, public assistance, alimony or child support payments and unemployment compensation.
Is it “easy” to get WIC?
They have income guidelines that you have to meet and once you go over them you are done. You have to recertify every couple of months. (My office is right next door to the local WIC office….so I have learned alot about the program). Yes it very easy to get WIC, also the income guidelines are pretty generous.
How can I apply for WIC?
To apply for WIC: Obtain your local WIC office telephone number or call toll free 1-800-342-3556 and say you want to apply for WIC. The local WIC office will give you a date and time for a WIC certification visit. At this visit, the household income and the medical/nutrition status of each applicant will be reviewed.
What documents do you need to bring in for WIC?
All individuals who will be seen that day
