Am I Eligible?
Thank you for your interest in the California WIC Program. This assessment can help you find out if you may be eligible for WIC benefits. Please be aware that only staff at your local WIC office can officially confirm that you qualify for WIC services.
Let's begin! Select the answer that best describes your residency:
Your response to the previous question allows you to continue the assessment.
Select one of the categories below that best applies to you:
Based on your response, you may not be eligible because you need to live in California to receive WIC benefits in California.
WIC is available in every state. Please visit the national WIC program website at www.fns.usda.gov/WIC where you will find a listing of WIC agencies by state.
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
Your response to the previous question allows you to continue the assessment. Please review the following chart and then choose the option on the right column below that best describes your family and income.
Please note: There are some exceptions to the standard income guidelines that may qualify you for WIC benefits. If your income is slightly above the guidelines given in the pop up when you select a Household Size number, you can find a local WIC office near you with our Local WIC Office Search to discuss your potential eligibility with a WIC staff person.
Select number of people in household **
**Note: A pregnant applicant can count an expected birth/s in their household size if the applicant does not meet the income eligibility requirements at the current household size. Each foster child is counted as a family of one.
1 Member in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $27,861 |
| Monthly | $2,322 |
| Twice-Monthly | $1,161 |
| Bi-Weekly | $1,072 |
| Weekly | $536 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
2 Members in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $37,814 |
| Monthly | $3,152 |
| Twice-Monthly | $1,576 |
| Bi-Weekly | $1,455 |
| Weekly | $728 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
3 Members in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $47,767 |
| Monthly | $3,981 |
| Twice-Monthly | $1,991 |
| Bi-Weekly | $1,838 |
| Weekly | $919 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
4 Members in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $57,720 |
| Monthly | $4,810 |
| Twice-Monthly | $2,405 |
| Bi-Weekly | $2,220 |
| Weekly | $1,110 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
5 Members in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $67,673 |
| Monthly | $5,640 |
| Twice-Monthly | $2,820 |
| Bi-Weekly | $2,603 |
| Weekly | $1,302 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
6 Members in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $77,626 |
| Monthly | $6,469 |
| Twice-Monthly | $3,235 |
| Bi-Weekly | $2,986 |
| Weekly | $1,493 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
7 Members in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $87,579 |
| Monthly | $7,299 |
| Twice-Monthly | $3,650 |
| Bi-Weekly | $3,369 |
| Weekly | $1,685 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
8 Members in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $97,532 |
| Monthly | $8,128 |
| Twice-Monthly | $4,064 |
| Bi-Weekly | $3,752 |
| Weekly | $1,876 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
9 Members in Household
| Income Frequency | Maximum Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| Annual | $107,485 |
| Monthly | $8,958 |
| Twice-Monthly | $4,479 |
| Bi-Weekly | $4,135 |
| Weekly | $2,068 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
More than 10 Members In Household
| Income Frequency | Pay Amount per added family member |
|---|---|
| Annual | $9,953 |
| Monthly | $830 |
| Twice-Monthly | $415 |
| Bi-Weekly | $383 |
| Weekly | $192 |
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
None of the above
There are some exceptions to the standard income guidelines that may qualify you for WIC benefits. If your income is slightly above these guidelines, go to our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you.
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
Receiving Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and/or FDPIR
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
Based on your response, you may not be eligible because you:
- Are not pregnant
- Are not breastfeeding an infant less than 12 months old
- Were not pregnant or miscarried in the last six months
- Do not have a child under age five (including foster children and those cared for by fathers or grandparents)
- You have not yet transferred your WIC benefits from another state to California
To verify your eligibility, please call or visit your local WIC office. Use our Local WIC Office Search to find a WIC office near you. Or you can call Toll free: 1-800-852-5770
We thank you for using the WIC Eligibility Assessment.
Page Last Updated: November 15, 2024