To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Louisiana and one of the following:
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 | $26,973 |
2 | $36,482 |
3 | $45,991 |
4 | $55,500 |
5 | $65,009 |
6 | $74,518 |
7 | $84,027 |
8 | $93,536 |
A person who participates or has family members participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
To see if you are eligible for WIC, you may also use the WIC Prescreening Tool. This Prescreening Tool is not an application for WIC. To apply for WIC benefits, you must make an appointment at your local WIC agency.
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you. Find your closest WIC clinc on the WIC Listings page.
For more information on Louisiana WIC, please visit the Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH) website.
Questions about the WIC program? Dial 1-800-251-BABY(2229)