Connecticut WIC Program
Benefits, Eligibility & How to Apply
Connecticut WIC Agency Contact
About the Connecticut WIC Program
Ready to apply for Connecticut WIC?
Apply online at dphsubmissions.ct.gov → or call 1-800-741-2142 to get started.
Connecticut WIC is administered by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and serves a large share of the state's eligible families. According to a Johns Hopkins MORE WIC! grant report citing Connecticut DPH data, the program serves over 50,000 clients per month and covers approximately 47% of the eligible population — though these figures reflect the most recently available grant-period data and may not reflect current enrollment. The program funds 12 local agency WIC programs that operate 23 full-time offices and 35 part-time satellite sites covering all 169 Connecticut towns.
Connecticut WIC is notable for its linguistic diversity: participants have reported speaking at least 40 different languages, with Spanish the most common at approximately 25% of enrolled participants, per the same Johns Hopkins report. Free language assistance is available at all WIC locations upon request, and the WICShopper app is available in multiple languages.
HUSKY and TFA — Connecticut's Program Names
Connecticut uses state-specific names for its public assistance programs. HUSKY is Connecticut's Medicaid program — it comes in several versions:
- HUSKY A — Medicaid for low-income children, pregnant women, parents, and caregivers
- HUSKY C — Medicaid for aged, blind, or disabled individuals
- HUSKY D — Medicaid for low-income adults without dependent children
Enrollment in HUSKY A, C, or D makes your household automatically income-eligible for WIC — these are Connecticut's Medicaid plans, and Medicaid enrollment is a federally recognized pathway to WIC eligibility. HUSKY B (Connecticut's CHIP program for children and pregnant women who do not qualify for HUSKY A) does not qualify for automatic WIC income eligibility — this is a Connecticut-specific rule that catches many families off guard.
TFA (Temporary Family Assistance) is Connecticut's name for TANF cash assistance. TFA enrollment also makes your household automatically income-eligible for WIC.
Flexible Appointment Options
Connecticut WIC offers phone, video conference, online, and in-person appointments — one of the more complete sets of appointment modalities among state WIC programs. All WIC offices are currently open with these flexible options. To find out what is needed for your upcoming appointment, use the WICShopper app's "My Appointment" button or contact your local WIC office.
Electronic Farmers' Market Benefits — Including Eggs
Connecticut WIC's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides eligible participants with benefits to purchase fresh and unprocessed fruits, vegetables, eggs, and cut herbs at authorized farmers' markets and farm stands. Connecticut's inclusion of eggs is distinctive — most state FMNP programs limit benefits to produce only, and Connecticut funds the egg benefit through state dollars rather than federal FMNP funds. The 2025 season runs June 1 through November 30, with $45 in benefits per eligible participant.
Note for 2025: As of July 25, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture paused issuance of FMNP benefits for newly eligible WIC participants due to reduced federal funding. Participants who had already received FMNP benefits are not affected. Contact your local WIC office for current status before the 2026 season begins.
Updated Food Packages — September 2025
Connecticut WIC rolled out new food packages starting September 15, 2025, implementing the expanded USDA food package rules. Key changes include expanded whole grain options, a permanent increase in the fruit and vegetable benefit, canned fish now available in all food packages for all women and children, fresh herbs purchasable with WIC benefits, and the addition of nut and seed butters. Use the WICShopper app or visit portal.ct.gov/dph/wic/approved-foods for the current list of eligible items.
Tribal Communities in Connecticut
Connecticut has two federally recognized tribes: the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (headquartered in Ledyard, New London County) and the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut (headquartered in Uncasville, New London County). Neither tribe appears to operate an independent ITO (Indian Tribal Organization) WIC program. Tribal members residing in Connecticut participate in Connecticut state WIC through the local agency program serving their town. Tribal members enrolled in FDPIR should contact their local WIC office about eligibility.
Contact Information
State WIC toll-free line: 1-800-741-2142. State WIC direct line: (860) 509-8084. Email: ctwic@ct.gov. eWIC card PIN and customer service: 1-855-222-0510. To find your local WIC office, visit portal.ct.gov/dph/wic.
Income at or below 185% FPL. Automatic eligibility with Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF.
Monthly food benefits loaded to your WIC EBT card plus nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
Frequently Asked Questions — Connecticut WIC
Connecticut WIC Income Limits 2026
| Household Size | Annual Gross Income | Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 |
| Each additional person | add $10,175 | add $848 |
| Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Figures are 185% of the federal poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (including Guam). Alaska and Hawaii residents see higher income limits. Source: USDA FNS Federal Register notice 2025-03576 (90 FR 11598). | ||
Pregnant Women Count as Two
If you are pregnant, Connecticut WIC counts you as two household members — yourself and the unborn child. If you are expecting multiples, each fetus counts separately. This can shift a smaller household into the next income tier.
Automatic Income Eligibility — Connecticut's Program Names
Connecticut uses state-specific names for its public assistance programs. If your household participates in any of the following, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC:
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program / food stamps)
- TFA (Temporary Family Assistance) — Connecticut's name for TANF cash assistance. A family member who is enrolled in TFA makes the entire household automatically WIC-eligible.
- HUSKY A, C, or D — these are Connecticut's Medicaid plans. A household member enrolled in HUSKY A, C, or D qualifies the whole household. Additionally, if a pregnant woman or infant in the family receives HUSKY/Medicaid, all WIC-eligible household members are automatically income-eligible.
Important Connecticut-specific rule: HUSKY B — Connecticut's CHIP program for children and pregnant women who do not qualify for HUSKY A — does not qualify for automatic WIC income eligibility. CHIP is not Medicaid, and the automatic adjunctive pathway applies only to Medicaid (HUSKY A, C, or D), SNAP, and TFA. If the only HUSKY coverage in your household is HUSKY B, you will still need to provide income documentation. Connecticut WIC staff use the DSS Eligibility Verification Response (EVR) portal to confirm which specific HUSKY plan a participant holds.
Income Documentation if Not Auto-Eligible
If your household does not qualify through SNAP, TFA, or qualifying HUSKY coverage, bring documentation of all household income for the prior 30 days — pay stubs, employer letters with gross earnings, Social Security or SSI award letters, unemployment benefit statements, or child support records.
Who Can Apply
Mothers, fathers, grandparents, foster parents, and other legal guardians may apply for WIC benefits on behalf of an eligible infant or child. You do not need to be the birth parent to apply.
Connecticut WIC does not require proof of citizenship or immigration status. Participation in WIC will not affect your immigration or naturalization status.
Tribal Members and FDPIR
Tribal members enrolled in FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) should contact their local WIC office to ask about eligibility. Connecticut has two federally recognized tribes — the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe — and their members may participate in Connecticut state WIC through local agency offices.
