How to Apply for WIC in Colorado

Colorado WIC is delivered through local agencies rather than a single state office, so the fastest way to start is to contact the clinic nearest you or submit the online sign-up form at coloradowic.gov/eligibility/apply. A WIC staff member will follow up within 10 calendar days to confirm eligibility and schedule your certification appointment. You can also call the state WIC office directly at 303-692-2400 or email askWIC@state.co.us with general questions.

Before Your Appointment

• Proof of identity for yourself and each person applying — a driver's license, passport, birth certificate, tribal ID, or hospital record for infants. Colorado WIC does not require proof of pregnancy to enroll.
• Proof of Colorado residency — a utility bill, lease, or recent mail showing your current address.
• Proof of income — pay stubs from the last 30 days, an employer letter, or a benefit award letter. If your household receives Health First Colorado, Colorado Works, SNAP, or FDPIR, bring that enrollment documentation instead.
• For children — growth measurements (height, weight, hemoglobin) taken within the last 60 days by a doctor or community health program may let you complete your appointment by phone instead of in person.

What Happens at Your Appointment

Colorado WIC offers phone and online appointments whenever possible, though at least once a year — typically at enrollment or re-enrollment — an in-person visit is required to take height, weight, and hemoglobin measurements. A WIC staff member reviews your documents, completes a nutrition assessment, and determines your food package. If approved, benefits are loaded onto your eWIC card and you'll receive a WIC Family ID for logging into wichealth.org to complete future nutrition education requirements online.

Recertification in Colorado

Pregnant participants are certified through pregnancy and six months postpartum (twelve months if breastfeeding); infants and children are recertified periodically until age five. Phone and online options are available for many follow-up and recertification appointments. Contact your local WIC clinic before your certification period ends to avoid a lapse in benefits.

Moving To or From Colorado

If you're moving to Colorado from another state, contact a local Colorado WIC clinic and bring the Verification of Certification (VOC) form from your previous state. If you're leaving Colorado, ask your clinic for a VOC form before you go so your new state can continue your benefits without starting over. Your Colorado eWIC card only works at authorized vendors within Colorado.