West Virginia WIC Income Limits
To qualify for WIC in West Virginia, 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 West Virginia-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
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Quick Answer
To qualify for West Virginia 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.
West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia
If anyone in your household already participates in West Virginia Medicaid, SNAP, or WV WORKS (TANF), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement. Bring your Medicaid card, SNAP notice, or WV WORKS documentation to your appointment instead of pay stubs, and your application can move faster. Foster children are also categorically eligible for WIC regardless of household income — bring documentation of foster care status if you're applying on a child's behalf.
What Counts as Income in West Virginia
West Virginia 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. When figuring household size, a pregnant woman counts as herself plus one for each baby she's expecting, which can move a household into a more favorable income bracket.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Falling under the income limit is one part of qualifying — West Virginia WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding from a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment, which nearly all applicants meet in some form; being pregnant alone can satisfy it. Even if your income is above the limit, it's worth applying, since a documented nutritional risk can still qualify you.
West Virginia Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medicaid or SNAP in West Virginia?
Yes. If anyone in your household participates in West Virginia Medicaid, SNAP, or WV WORKS (TANF), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
What is WV WORKS?
WV WORKS is West Virginia's TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash assistance program. Enrollment in WV WORKS automatically satisfies WIC's income eligibility requirement.
Does my unborn baby count as a household member?
Yes. A pregnant woman counts as herself plus one for each baby she is carrying when West Virginia WIC calculates household size, which can move you into a more favorable income bracket.
Is meeting the income limit enough to qualify for WIC?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — West Virginia WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment.
Compare Other States
WIC income limits are set state by state. These share West Virginia's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.
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