When applying for benefits, part of the requirement is your income. The state agency uses the New Jersey 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 New Jersey WIC.
New Jersey WIC Income Guidelines
If your family’s gross income is less than or equal to the amount shown, you may be eligible to receive WIC benefits and services.
Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
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1 | $21,775 | $1,815 | $908 | $838 | $419 |
2 | $29,471 | $2,456 | $1,228 | $1,134 | $567 |
3 | $37,176 | $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 |
Each Add'l Member Add | +$7,696 | +$642 | +$321 | +$296 | +$148 |