Georgia WIC Income Limits
Updated August 2026
To qualify for WIC in Georgia, 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 Georgia-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia
If your household is already enrolled in Medicaid, Food Assistance (SNAP), or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement in Georgia. Bring your current enrollment documentation to your appointment instead of pay stubs, and your application can move faster. You do not need to be on any assistance program to qualify — working families and households with private health insurance can still qualify based on income alone.
What Counts as Income in Georgia
Georgia WIC counts gross household income before taxes — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, alimony, unemployment benefits, and pension income. A pregnant woman counts as two household members (herself and her unborn child) when income is calculated, which can move a household into a more favorable bracket.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Falling under the income limit is one part of qualifying — Georgia WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding made at your free nutrition assessment appointment, which includes a health screening, medical history review, body measurements, and a hemoglobin check. Nearly all applicants meet at least one nutritional risk criterion. If your income is close to the limit, it's still worth applying — a WIC eligibility assessment tool is available through the Georgia Department of Public Health to help you get an early read before contacting a clinic.
Georgia Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medicaid or SNAP in Georgia?
Yes. If your household is enrolled in Medicaid, Food Assistance (SNAP), or TANF, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement in Georgia — bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
Does my unborn baby count as a household member for Georgia WIC?
Yes. A pregnant woman counts as two people (herself and her unborn child) when Georgia WIC calculates household size, which can move you into a more favorable income bracket.
What if my household's income is slightly above the Georgia WIC limit?
It's still worth applying. Household size, a pregnancy, or how your income is calculated can shift where you land on the income table, and local clinic staff can review your specific situation.
Is meeting the income limit enough to qualify for WIC in Georgia?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — Georgia WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by WIC staff at your free nutrition assessment appointment.
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