When applying for benefits, part of the requirement is your income. The state agency uses the New Mexico 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 Mexico WIC.
New Mexico WIC Income Guidelines
Pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women, infants or children 5 and under (parents, step-parents, guardians and foster parents can apply for their children). You must have a household income at or below 185%.
People in Household | Annually | Monthly | Weekly |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $21,257 | $1,772 | $409 |
2 | $28,694 | $2,392 | $552 |
3 | $36,131 | $3,011 | $695 |
4 | $43,568 | $3,631 | $838 |
5 | $51,005 | $4,251 | $981 |
6 | $58,442 | $4,871 | $1,124 |
7 | $65,879 | $5,490 | $1,267 |
8 | $73,316 | $6,110 | $1,410 |
Each additional person | +$7,437 | +$620 | +$144 |