WIC Eligibility

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To qualify for WIC, people must meet the following requirements:

1. Fit into one of the following categories:

   • A pregnant individual

   • An individual who has recently had an infant up to 6 months old

   • A breastfeeding/chestfeeding individual with an infant up to 12 months old

   • An infant or child up to 5 years old (applied for by parent or caregiver)

2. Be a resident of Vermont

3. Meet income guidelines (see chart below) or participate in 3SquaresVT (SNAP), Medicaid, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) or Families with Dependent Children program.
    

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The USDA WIC Prescreening Tool helps potential applicants determine if you are likely to be eligible for WIC benefits. If you are likely to be eligible you will be provided a printable summary of your answers, a list of required documents, and contact information so you can book and be ready for an appointment with your local office.

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Guidelines are effective as of Month, Day, Year and get updated yearly.
View current income guidelines chart (refer to column for Reduced Price Meals - 185%).

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To maintain eligibility WIC appointments are scheduled about every 6 months. Each WIC appointment may include:

•  Income, Identity and Vermont Residency documentation

•  Growth and health assessment, including an iron check once a year

•  Nutrition consultation

•  Referrals to other health services and community resource