Enrollment

All WIC applicants must meet income guidelines and nutritional/medical risk criteria. These standards are set by the US Department of Agriculture.

The following are the current income guidelines. They are revised annually.

Unborn babies count towards family size. Foster children, LIHEAP, TANF, and food stamp clients are income eligible for WIC.

WIC Income Guidelines(PDF, 97KB)

For each additional member add $10,175.

Note: If someone is on LIHEAP, SNAP (Food Stamps), or TANF, that person automatically meets the WIC income guidelines. Your unborn child counts as a family member. A custodial father, foster parent or legal guardian of a child up to age 5 may receive WIC benefits for the child.

Medical/nutritional eligibility is determined by a WIC nutritionist, based on the information your health care provider gives us as part of the application.

Nutritional risk is any health condition that may be related to improper diet habits, poor growth, or medical conditions that are influenced by your diet. Some examples of medical conditions related to what you eat include:

• Low iron levels in the blood (anemia)
• Being underweight
• Being overweight
• A history of substance abuse
• Recent major surgery
• A history of pregnancy complications
• Chronic disease, such as diabetes

If you'd like to apply for WIC benefits, the first step is filling out an application. Both you and your health care provider must complete the form.

• Application for Infants and Children(PDF, 1MB)
• Application for Pregnant Women(PDF, 1MB)
• Health Care Documentation for Infants(PDF, 1MB)
• Health Evaluation for Children Already Enrolled in WIC(PDF, 1MB)
• Recertification for Children Already Enrolled in WIC(PDF, 1MB)
• Application and Medical Certification Form for Postpartum Women(PDF, 1MB)

If you have any questions about the application process or to find out more about the program, please call 412-350-5801.

Please bring the following to your first appointment:

• Proof of identity, for example:
  • For a woman – driver’s license, photo ID card, passport or student ID
  • For an infant – birth certificate, crib card or discharge paperwork
  • For a child – birth certificate, crib card or passport
• Proof of all sources of income for everyone living in the household (ex. pay stubs for the last 30 days, unemployment letter, child support, income tax return for self-employed persons only)
• ACCESS card (if applicable)
• Proof of Pennsylvania residency (Any document with name and current address such as driver’s license, utility bill, or recent mail)
  Immunization record for all children under 2 years old (ex. baby book, health passport), if available
• Your child(ren) under age 5
• Proof of pregnancy stating due date (if applicable)
• If possible, complete a dietary questionnaire for each applicant:

If you are currently on WIC or are acting as a proxy for a WIC participant, always bring your WIC packet and WIC ID card to every appointment.

For re-certifications, please bring:

• Proof of identity, for example:
  • For a woman – driver’s license, photo ID card, passport or student ID
  • For an infant – birth certificate, crib card or discharge paperwork
  • For a child – birth certificate, crib card or passport
• Proof of all sources of income for everyone living in the household (ex. pay stubs for the last 30 days, unemployment letter, child support, income tax return-for self-employed persons only)
• ACCESS card (if applicable)
• Proof of Pennsylvania residency (Any document with name and current address such as driver’s license, utility bill or recent mail)
  Immunization record for all children under 2 years old (ex. baby book, health passport), if available
• Your child(ren) under age 5
• For health evaluations and/or weight and measurement appointments, please bring:
  • Your child(ren)
  • Immunization records for children under 2 years old