Who qualifies for WIC in Nebraska?

You are eligible if you: Live in Nebraska. Are a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or child under 5 years of age. Have a nutritional risk.

What is the income limit for WIC in Nebraska?

Income Guidelines (Effective – July 1, 2021)

What is the income to qualify for WIC?

WIC Income Guidelines

How do I apply for WIC in Nebraska?

To apply to be a WIC participant, you will need to apply through your state (or local agency) to set up an appointment. To set up an appointment, find your state’s website or call the toll-free number.

Can I use my Nebraska WIC card in another state?

Transferring Nebraska WIC Benefits If you are currently receiving Nebraska WIC benefits and plan on moving to a new city or out of state, you should be able to transfer your benefits to your new location.

What does WIC pay for?

Services provided by WIC: Supplemental nutritious foods (cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, juice, beans, peanut butter and infant formula) at no cost. Nutrition education and counseling. Money-saving system that can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, baby foods, and other foods the program does not provide.

What does Nebraska WIC provide?

WIC provides breastfeeding support, nutritious foods, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children up to age five.

Can you make too much money for WIC?

I make too much money for Medicaid or SNAP benefits, can I still qualify for WIC? The WIC program does not have the same qualifications as the Medicaid or SNAP program. You can make too much money for these programs and still be eligible for the WIC program.

How does WIC verify income?

Social Security card for each person applying for WIC. It is used to match Food Stamps and Medicaid records to verify participation in those programs to help establish income eligibility for WIC.

Is WIC income based?

Income Requirement To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have income at or below an income level or standard set by the state agency or be determined automatically income-eligible based on participation in certain programs.

What are the WIC requirements?

Who is eligible? Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible. They must meet income guidelines, a state residency requirement, and be individually determined to be at “nutritional risk” by a health professional.

Can my husband use my WIC card?

No, only you may use your eWIC card but every WIC account can have a second card holder added to the WIC account by the WIC staff. This second card holder will be able to shop for your WIC food benefits using their eWIC card.

How does the WIC program work in Nebraska?

Welcome to the Nebraska WIC Program home page. We provide healthy food at no cost, breastfeeding support, nutrition information, and referrals to about 35,000 people across the state each month. This page provides access to information about WIC for the public, WIC families, WIC Vendor Retailers, Health Care Providers, and Local Agency WIC Staff.

What’s the income limit for the WIC program?

Income eligibility for the WIC program is determined using income standards as prescribed under section 9 (b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 USC 1758 (b)) The income limit is 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, as adjusted.

What are the WIC guidelines for 2021-2022?

Publication of the 2021-2022 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Income Eligibility Guidelines

Who is required to see an applicant for WIC?

at state agency option, individuals that are eligible to participate in certain other state-administered programs. Applicants must be seen by a health professional such as a physician, nurse, or nutritionist who must determine whether the individual is at nutrition risk. In many cases, this is done in the WIC clinic at no cost to the applicant.