Applying For WIC
How To Apply for WIC Benefits
Contact the WIC Program in your area or your county Local Health Department Listing to see if you qualify.
You will be asked to provide proper ID and proof of residence. You also will be asked about your household income to help determine if you meet program income guidelines.
Most applicants are eligible for WIC who receive KTAP, food stamps or Medicaid, or
- Are pregnant or have a pregnant woman or infant in the family who receives Medicaid, or
- Have a member of your family who receives KTAP, or
- Have a household income at or below 185 percent of poverty.
Successful applicants will be given a simple health and diet screening to assess nutritional or health needs.
WIC Income Guidelines
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Retail Vendor Applicants
To be authorized WIC Vendors and accept food instruments, stores must:
- Complete a Vendor Application and a WIC Approved Items Price List.
- Receive an on-site visit by the Local Agency
- Review and sign a Vendor Agreement. The application and Vendor Agreement will be reviewed with the vendor applicant by the local agency and submitted to the state agency for approval.
- Provide Vendor Sales information to the state agency regarding gross sales and food sales prior to approval of the contract.
- Provide additional information such as a bill of sale, tax return information, and other proof of ownership or other documents as requested.
- Receive Vendor Training on the operation of the WIC Program.
- Receive an authorized WIC Vendor stamp from the local agency along with a copy of the signed and approved Vendor Agreement.
Instructions on how to complete the above mentioned forms can be found in the Information Manual for Vendor Applicants.
Drug Store Vendor Applicants
Drug stores will follow the same procedures as Retail Vendors but will need to use the Drug Store Vendor Application, Drug Store Price List,and the Drug Store Agreement.
Instructions on how to complete the above mentioned forms can be found in the Drug Store Information Manual for Drug Store Vendor Applicants
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