How to Apply for WIC in Nebraska

Nebraska WIC requires an in-person clinic appointment — there's no statewide online application. Start by finding the WIC clinic nearest you with the interactive WIC clinic map at dhhs.ne.gov, or call the Nebraska WIC Program directly at 1-800-942-1171. Nebraska WIC is delivered through 13 local agencies operating more than 90 clinic sites statewide, so your nearest clinic may be a local health department, community health center, or nonprofit organization rather than a DHHS office.

Step 1: Find Your Local WIC Clinic

Use the interactive clinic map to search by address or city and see the clinic's location, phone number, and website. Families living within the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska or Omaha Nation service areas may be served by their tribe's own USDA-recognized WIC program instead.

Step 2: Call to Schedule an Appointment

Contact your local clinic by phone to schedule an initial certification appointment. Staff will confirm what to bring and how long the visit typically takes — most clinics can also answer quick eligibility questions over the phone before you come in.

Step 3: Gather Your Documents

• Proof of identity for each person applying (driver's license, birth certificate, hospital record, or passport)
• Proof of Nebraska residency (utility bill, lease, or addressed mail)
• Proof of income from the last 30 days (pay stubs, employer letter) — not required if your household participates in Medicaid, SNAP, or ADC
• Documentation of Medicaid, SNAP, or ADC enrollment, if applicable

Step 4: Attend Your Clinic Appointment

A WIC health professional will conduct a brief nutritional risk assessment, including height and weight measurements and a quick blood test for iron levels. If you're approved, your eWIC card is loaded with your first month of food benefits, often the same day. Register your card at ebtedge.com to check your balance and purchase history online, and set up your four-digit PIN by calling 1-844-386-3151 or through the ebtEDGE website.

Get the WICShopper App

Once enrolled, download the free WICShopper app, select Nebraska as your WIC agency, and register using the 16-digit number on your eWIC card. The app shows your current benefits, lets you scan barcodes to confirm an item is approved, and helps you locate nearby WIC-authorized stores.

Recertification

WIC benefits are issued for a certification period, and your clinic will contact you before it ends: pregnant participants are certified through delivery, breastfeeding participants for up to a year postpartum, infants around 6 months and again before their first birthday, and children every six months until age 5. Bring the same documentation you used at your initial appointment.

Moving To or From Nebraska

If you're moving to Nebraska from another state, contact a local Nebraska WIC clinic and bring the Verification of Certification (VOC) form from your previous state. If you're leaving Nebraska, ask your WIC clinic for a VOC form before you go so your new state can continue your benefits without starting over.