Nebraska WIC Income Limits
Updated September 2026
To qualify for WIC in Nebraska, 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 Nebraska-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Quick Answer
To qualify for Nebraska 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.
Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska
If anyone in your household already participates in Medicaid (including presumptive eligibility), SNAP, or ADC (Aid to Dependent Children, Nebraska's TANF cash assistance program), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — no separate income documentation needed. Bring proof of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs. If a pregnant woman, teen, or infant in your household receives Medicaid, everyone living in that household is automatically income-eligible.
What Counts as Income in Nebraska
Nebraska 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. Applicants who are adjunctively eligible through a program like Medicaid still report household income verbally for program planning, but are not required to provide pay stubs or other proof of the dollar amount.
Household Size and Pregnancy
A pregnant woman counts as herself plus one additional household member for each baby she is expecting — a woman pregnant with twins counts as three household members. This raises the applicable income limit for the entire household, so it's worth applying even if your income looked too high before a pregnancy.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Falling under the income limit is one part of qualifying — Nebraska WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding from a WIC health professional at your free clinic appointment, which nearly all applicants meet in some form. Foster children up to age 5 are eligible regardless of household income. Nebraska WIC does not ask about citizenship or immigration status, and participation in WIC is not considered in federal public charge determinations.
Nebraska Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medicaid or SNAP in Nebraska?
Yes. If anyone in your household participates in Medicaid, SNAP, or ADC, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
Does being pregnant change the income limit for WIC?
Yes. A pregnant woman counts as two household members — herself plus one for each baby she is expecting — which can move your family 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.
Does Nebraska WIC check citizenship or immigration status?
No. Eligibility is based on income, Nebraska residency, and nutritional risk — not citizenship or immigration background. Participating in WIC is not considered in federal public charge determinations.
Compare Other States
WIC income limits are set state by state. These share Nebraska's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.
Helpful Guides
What Is WIC?
An overview of the WIC program, who administers it, and how it works.
Learn more →WIC Eligibility
The four requirements to qualify for WIC — categorical status, income, nutritional risk, and residency.
Learn more →WIC vs SNAP
Compare who qualifies, what benefits are provided, and whether you can receive both programs.
Learn more →WIC Income Limits
See the current household income limits to qualify for WIC, and what counts as income.
Learn more →WIC Benefit Amounts
The exact dollar and quantity breakdown of the monthly WIC food package by participant category.
Learn more →WIC EBT Card
How to use your WIC EBT card at the store, check your balance, and what to do if it's declined.
Learn more →WIC Approved Foods
Browse WIC-covered foods by category, from milk and eggs to fruits, vegetables, and formula.
Learn more →Find a WIC Clinic
Search WIC clinic locations by state and city, with addresses and phone numbers.
Learn more →WIC Recertification
When your WIC certification expires, what to bring to your renewal appointment, and how to avoid a gap in benefits.
Learn more →