Connecticut WIC Income Limits
Updated August 2026
To qualify for WIC in Connecticut, your household's income needs to fall at or below the limits shown below — or you may qualify automatically if you're already enrolled in a program like Medicaid or SNAP. See "Automatic Income Eligibility" below for the Connecticut-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Connecticut WIC Income Guidelines
WIC compares your household's gross income against 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, updated annually by the USDA. These guidelines apply in Connecticut from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,231 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,669 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $2,106 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,544 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,982 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,420 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,858 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $4,296 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| Each additional member | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$438 | +$405 | +$203 |
Household of 1
- Annual
- $29,526
- Monthly
- $2,461
- Twice-Monthly
- $1,231
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,136
- Weekly
- $568
Household of 2
- Annual
- $40,034
- Monthly
- $3,337
- Twice-Monthly
- $1,669
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,540
- Weekly
- $770
Household of 3
- Annual
- $50,542
- Monthly
- $4,212
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,106
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,944
- Weekly
- $972
Household of 4
- Annual
- $61,050
- Monthly
- $5,088
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,544
- Bi-Weekly
- $2,349
- Weekly
- $1,175
Household of 5
- Annual
- $71,558
- Monthly
- $5,964
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,982
- Bi-Weekly
- $2,753
- Weekly
- $1,377
Household of 6
- Annual
- $82,066
- Monthly
- $6,839
- Twice-Monthly
- $3,420
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,157
- Weekly
- $1,579
Household of 7
- Annual
- $92,574
- Monthly
- $7,715
- Twice-Monthly
- $3,858
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,561
- Weekly
- $1,781
Household of 8
- Annual
- $103,082
- Monthly
- $8,591
- Twice-Monthly
- $4,296
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,965
- Weekly
- $1,983
Each Additional Member
- Annual
- +$10,508
- Monthly
- +$876
- Twice-Monthly
- +$438
- Bi-Weekly
- +$405
- Weekly
- +$203
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration
Automatic Income Eligibility in Connecticut
If anyone in your household already participates in SNAP, TFA (Connecticut's Temporary Family Assistance program, its name for TANF cash assistance), or HUSKY A, C, or D (Connecticut's Medicaid plans), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement. Bring your enrollment documentation for any of those programs to your appointment instead of pay stubs, and your application can move faster. One Connecticut-specific detail worth knowing: HUSKY B, the state's CHIP program for children and pregnant women who don't qualify for HUSKY A, is not Medicaid and does not qualify for automatic WIC income eligibility on its own — if that's the only HUSKY coverage in your household, you'll still need to provide income documentation.
What Counts as Income in Connecticut
Connecticut WIC counts gross household income before taxes — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, alimony, unemployment benefits, and military pay. SNAP benefits, housing assistance, and tax refunds are not counted. For income that varies, such as tips or seasonal work, WIC typically looks at your most recent pay stubs rather than a full year.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Falling under the income limit is one part of qualifying — Connecticut WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding from a WIC health professional at your free appointment, which nearly all applicants meet in some form; being pregnant alone qualifies. Household size or a pregnancy can also shift where you land on the income table, so it's worth applying even if you're close to the limit.
Connecticut Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive SNAP or HUSKY in Connecticut?
Yes. If anyone in your household participates in SNAP, TFA, or HUSKY A, C, or D, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
Does HUSKY B qualify me automatically for WIC?
No. HUSKY B is Connecticut's CHIP program, not Medicaid, so it doesn't trigger automatic WIC income eligibility on its own. If HUSKY B is the only coverage in your household, you'll need to bring separate income documentation to your appointment.
Does my unborn baby count as a household member?
Yes. A pregnant person counts as two people — herself and her unborn child — when Connecticut WIC calculates household size, which can move you into a more favorable income bracket.
What if my household's income is slightly above the limit?
It's still worth applying. Income can be calculated from recent pay stubs rather than a full year, and factors like household size or a pregnancy can change your eligibility.
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