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 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Maryland

Name Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Non-Financial Eligibility Conditions Covers Maryland Residents with a nutritional need who are:
  • Pregnant women
  • New mother
  • Infants or children under 5 years of age
  • Live in Maryland 
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    Income Eligibility Conditions Annual or Monthly gross income (before taxes and deductions) below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for household size (2008 figures below):
    Family Size Income must be under:                         Per Month           Per Year
    1 $1,604                $19,240
    2 $2,159                $25,900
    3 $2,714                $32,560
    4 $3,269                $39,220
    5 $3,824                $45,880
    6
    $4,379                $52,540
    7
    $4,934                $59,200
    8
    $5,489                $65,860
    More*
    $555                   $6,660

    *For each additional family member add

    OR income eligible, if household is receiving Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Medical Assistance or MCHP (Maryland Children's Health Program).

    Do these numbers change?
    Asset Eligibility Conditions Am I eligible for WIC?
    Benefit Nutritional education and vouchers for milk, formula, infant cereal, cheese, juice, and other foods
    Apply At To set up an appointment to apply for WIC, call the WIC office in your county.
    Find your local     WIC office.
    Appeals

    		 You can appeal any denial of WIC benefits , request to repay WIC benefits already received, or disqualification from the program.   Appeals can be made orally or in writing to any agency staff member.  It is best to file a written appeal and get a receipt showing that you filed an appeal. See COMAR 10.01.06 (scroll down the list to that number and click it to see the full list of these regulations).

    Appeals must be filed within 60 days of the notice or the action was taken.
    Source of the Funds United States Department of Agriculture
    Sources of Law

    Federal Law: 42 U.S.C.A. §1786  

    Federal Regulations: 7 C.F.R. Part 246 

    Federal Policy Materials:  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has an extensive array of web pages and links concerning WIC, its application process and other information 

    State Regulations: COMAR 10.54.01.01 - .10.54.03.9999 
    Other Get more information at the Maryland WIC Program web site
    Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN), updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL).

    Last legal review 4/25/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)
     
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