Connecticut WIC Income Limits

Updated September 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.

Quick Answer

To qualify for Connecticut WIC, your household's gross income must fall at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines — or you qualify automatically if you're already enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF. See the table below for exact limits by household size, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

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.

Compare Other States

WIC income limits are set state by state. These share Connecticut's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.

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