Do I Qualify for WIC?

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program provides nutrition help to eligible families in Utah County. To get WIC, families must meet the qualifications listed below.

Who Can Get WIC?

  • Women who are pregnant or recently pregnant
    This includes women who are:
    • Breastfeeding or pumping breastmilk for an infant
    • Not breastfeeding
    • Experiencing a recent pregnancy loss
  • Infants
    • Babies from birth up to their first birthday
  • Children under age 5
    • Children can receive WIC benefits until their 5th birthday. Continuing WIC support through age 5 is encouraged.

WIC is a federal program run by each county in Utah. Most participants must live in Utah County. If you live outside Utah County but want to attend a Utah County WIC clinic, call (801) 851-7300 to ask about exceptions.

Effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

Your household’s gross income (before taxes) must be at or below the amounts listed below. An unborn baby counts as a household member.

# in HouseholdAnnual MonthlyTwice MonthlyBi-weeklyWeekly
2$39,128$3,261$1,631$1,505$753
3$49,303$4,109$2,055$1,897$949
4$59,478$4,957$2,479$2,288$1,144
5$69,653$5,805$2,903$2,679$1,340
6$79,828$6,653$3,327$3,071$1,536
7$90,003$7,501$3,751$3,462$1,731
8$100,178$8,349$4,175$3,853$1,927
Each additional
family member
+$10,175+$848+$424+$392+$196
*Gross family income is income before any deductions or taxes.
  • A household is a group of related or unrelated individuals who live together as one economic unit and share income and expenses. Also may be referred to as a family, or economic unit.
  • If you are receiving benefits from the following, you will qualify for WIC:
    • TANF
    • Food Stamps/SNAP 
    • Medicaid
  • Many families qualify for WIC who do not qualify for Medicaid or Food Stamps. The WIC income guidelines are 185% of the poverty level, compared to about 133% for Medicaid. That means a household can have an income of almost double the level required to qualify for Medicaid and still qualify for WIC. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need proof that I’m pregnant?
    • No. Proof of pregnancy is not required for your WIC appointment.
  • Do student loans count as income? 
    • No. Student loans are not considered income for the WIC program. If student loans are your only income and you’re not receiving Medicaid or SNAP, contact the WIC clinic to learn what documents to bring.
  • Can I count children that I pay child support for as part of my household, even though they don’t live with me?
    • No. Only individuals living in your household count toward household size.
  • Are Social Security cards accepted as ID?
    • No, Social Security cards are not accepted as ID at the WIC office. Acceptable forms of ID include a birth certificate, Medicaid card, passport, or current work/school ID. For infants under one year, hospital documentation or a hospital bracelet can be used.
  • What if I move? 
    • WIC benefits can be transferred within Utah and to other states. Contact your current WIC clinic before moving to get transfer papers.