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Lincoln, NE — New income guidelines increased the number of families who could qualify for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition assistance program. The WIC program is a federally funded program and an equal opportunity provider.
“Our Nebraska WIC program serves about 35,500 eligible people in Nebraska communities each month," said Dr. Timothy Tesmer, DHHS Chief Medical Officer. “WIC plays an essential role in supporting the health and well-being of families across Nebraska by providing access to nutritious foods, nutrition services, health screenings and referrals, and breastfeeding support."
The maximum income allowed for participation in WIC increased. Some families who were not eligible for the program in the past may now be eligible. For example, a family of four can make up to $61,050 annually and could still qualify for WIC. This is a $1,572 increase from last year.
WIC Income Guidelines
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly |
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 |
WIC provides nutritious foods, health education, and breastfeeding support to women who are pregnant or just had a baby, infants, and children up to the age of five. All caregivers are welcome to apply for their child.
Nebraska WIC serves every county in the state with 14 main agencies and over 90 sites. Moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians are encouraged to make an appointment at their local WIC office to apply for the program.
Current Medicaid, SNAP, or ADC recipients are income-eligible for the WIC program. However, if families' incomes are too high for these programs, they may still qualify for WIC. All foster children under five years of age and pregnant teen moms in foster care are income-eligible for WIC.
You can find a WIC location near you here.