Minnesota WIC Income Limits
Updated August 2026
To qualify for WIC in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota
If anyone in your household already participates in Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, SNAP, the MN Family Investment Program (MFIP), Head Start, the Energy Assistance Program, or Free or Reduced-Price School Lunch, your entire household automatically meets WIC's income requirement — no pay stubs needed. Bring your current enrollment card, benefit letter, or notice to your appointment instead of income documentation.
What Counts as Income in Minnesota
Minnesota WIC counts gross household income before taxes — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, alimony, and unemployment benefits. SNAP, housing assistance, and tax refunds are not counted. A pregnant woman counts as two household members when Minnesota WIC calculates household size, which can move a family into a more favorable bracket.
If Your Income Is Just Over the Limit
Minnesota offers a Presumptive Income Eligibility pathway for households that don't meet the standard income guidelines. If your household includes a pregnant woman, a woman who recently had a baby, or a child under 5, and you're willing to apply for a Minnesota Health Care Program such as Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, you may receive WIC benefits for up to three months while that application is processed.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Meeting the income guidelines is one part of qualifying — Minnesota WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding from a WIC health professional at your free appointment, which nearly all applicants meet in some form. It's worth applying even if you think your income is close to or slightly above the limit.
Minnesota Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medical Assistance or SNAP in Minnesota?
Yes. If anyone in your household participates in Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, SNAP, MFIP, Head Start, the Energy Assistance Program, or Free or Reduced-Price School Lunch, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
What is Minnesota's Presumptive Income Eligibility pathway?
It's an option for households that don't meet the standard income guidelines. If your household includes a pregnant woman, a woman who recently had a baby, or a child under 5, and you're willing to apply for a Minnesota Health Care Program such as Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, you may receive up to three months of WIC benefits while that application is processed.
Does my unborn baby count as a household member?
Yes. A pregnant woman counts as two people — herself and her unborn child — when Minnesota WIC calculates household size, which can move you into a more favorable income bracket.
Is meeting the income limit enough to qualify for WIC in Minnesota?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — Minnesota WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment.
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