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Who is Eligible for the Marion County WIC Program?

You are eligible if you:

Live in or near Marion County.
Are a pregnant or postpartum woman, an infant or child under five years of age.
Have a medical and\or nutritional need.
Have a household income that is less than or equal to the income guidelines below.

Income Eligibility Criteria
(Effective April 1, 2011)

The WIC Income standard is 185% of the federal poverty level

Number of
Person(s) in Household
Gross Household Income

Annually

Monthly

Weekly

1

$20,147

$1,679

$388

2

$27,214

$2,268

$524

3

$34,281

$2,857

$660

4

$41,348

$3,446

$796

5

$48,415

$4,035

$932

6

$55,482

$4,624

$1,067

7

$62,549

$5,213

$1,203

8

$69,616

$5,802

$1,339

Each additional household member add:

+ $7,067

+ $589

+ $136

Household: means a person or group of people, related or not, who usually (though not necessarily) live together and whose income and consumption of goods and services are related. In determining the size of household for a pregnant WIC applicant, count each fetus as an additional household member, unless the woman specifically waives the increase in number.

Income: means gross income, including overtime, before deductions for income taxes, employees’ social security taxes, insurance premiums, bonds, etc. The determination of the amount of a household’s gross income shall not be considered reduced for any reason (e.g., financial hardships, medical bills, child support).

Income Includes:

Cash from salary (including overtime), wages, fees

Net income from farm and non-farm self-employment

Social security

Dividends or interest on savings or bonds, estates, trusts, or net rental income

Public assistance or welfare payments

Unemployment compensation

Government civilian employee or military retirements payments, or veteran's payments

Private pensions or annuities.

Alimony or child support payment

Regular contributions from persons not living in the household

Net royalties

Students loan amounts in excess of attendance costs. Attendance costs are regular tuition and fees for students carrying at least a half-time workload as determined by the institution, and an allowance for books, supplies, and transportation required by the course of study.

Other cash income or allowances from any resources that are readily available to the household.

Individuals who can prove they are certified as fully eligible for Medicaid (the Oregon Health Plan), TANF, Food Stamps or FDPIR are considered automatically income eligible for WIC.

What you can show for Proof of Income:

Food Stamp Award Letter

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) "Notice of Approval" or most recent "Change Notice" letter

Current Pay Stubs

Unemployment Benefit Stub

W-2 Forms or Income Tax Return

Foster Child/ Parent Placement Letter

Signed Letter From Employer stating Gross Earnings

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

*Electronic Benefits Card (Oregon Trail Card) will NOT be accepted as proof.

Individuals who can prove they are certified as fully eligible for Medicaid (the Oregon Health Plan), TANF, Food Stamps or FDPIR are considered automatically income eligible for WIC.

Fathers, guardians or foster parents may apply for WIC for their children.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is an Equal Opportunity Program. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap, write to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250

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