WIC Income Guidelines Nebraska
When applying for benefits, part of the requirement is your income. The state agency uses the Nebraska WIC income guidelines listed below to help determine if an applicant is eligible for the WIC program. A person or certain family members, who participate in other benefit programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, automatically meet the WIC income eligibility requirements. If you are looking to apply for the WIC program and need to know all the requirements, how to apply for Nebraska WIC.
Nebraska WIC Income Guidelines
All applicants to the Nebraska WIC Program must meet income guidelines for participation in the program. The income guidelines are 185% and below of the Office of Management and Budget’s income guidelines (same as for reduced priced school meals).
The income guidelines for the Nebraska WIC Program are updated and provided to the local agencies as a revision to the procedure manual, on or before July 1, each year.
| Household Size | Annual Income | Monthly Income | Twice-Monthly Income | Bi-Weekly Income | Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,775 | $1,815 | $908 | $838 | $419 |
| 2 | $29,471 | $2,456 | $1,228 | $1,134 | $567 |
| 3 | $37,167 | $3,098 | $1,549 | $1,430 | $715 |
| 4 | $44,863 | $3,739 | $1,870 | $1,726 | $863 |
| 5 | $52,559 | $4,380 | $2,190 | $2,022 | $1,011 |
| 6 | $60,255 | $5,022 | $2,511 | $2,318 | $1,159 |
| 7 | $67,951 | $5,663 | $2,832 | $2,614 | $1,307 |
| 8 | $75,647 | $6,304 | $3,152 | $2,910 | $1,455 |
| 9 | $83,343 | $6,946 | $3,473 | $3,206 | $1,603 |
| 10 | $91,039 | $7,587 | $3,794 | $3,502 | $1,751 |
| 11 | $98,735 | $8,228 | $4,114 | $3,798 | $1,899 |
| 12 | $106,431 | $8,870 | $4,435 | $4,094 | $2,047 |
| 13 | $114,127 | $9,511 | $4,756 | $4,390 | $2,195 |
| 14 | $121,823 | $10,152 | $5,076 | $4,686 | $2,343 |
| 15 | $129,519 | $10,794 | $5,397 | $4,982 | $2,491 |
| Each Add'l Member Add | +$7,696 | +$642 | +$321 | +$296 | +$148 |
These income guidelines are 185% of the Office of Management and Budget's income guidelines (same as for reduced price school meals), in accordance with Sec. 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1996 and Federal Regulation 246.7(c)(1).