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TEXAS WIC PROGRAM A Guide for Partner Programs & Agencies
Purpose ofWIC
Give children the best possible
start by providing optimal
nutrition during the critical stages
of development.
Who is Eligible?
• Pregnant Women
• Breastfeeding Women
• Postpartum Women
• Infants
• Children younger than 5
Eligibility Requirements
• Meet income guidelines.
(see chart below)
Households with ¡ncomes up to
185% of the federal poverty level
are eligible.
• Meet with WIC staffto discuss
family's nutrition interests
and concerns.
• Be a resident of Texas.
WIC clients usually receive Services
in the county where they reside.
U.5. cltizenship is not a
requirement for eligibility.
Income Eligibility Guidelines
effective May 1,2014
Number of
Gross Monthly
Gross Yearly
Household Members*
Household Income
Household Income
1
$0 up to $1,800
$0 up to $21,590
2
$0 up to $2,426
$0 up to $29,101
3
$0 up to $3,051
$0 up to $36,612
4
$0 up to $3,677
$0 up to $44,123
5
$0 up to $4,303
$0 up to $51,634
6
$0 up to $4,929
$0upto $59,145
For more than 6 household members, or ifyou have any income questions, cali
1-800-942-3678. Individuáis with proof of Medicaid, TANF, orSNAP automatically meet
income eligibility.
*A pregnant woman's household is increased by the number of infants she is expectlng.
Cali 1-800-942-3678 to lócate a WIC clinic or
visit www.texaswic.org.
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
policy, this ¡nstltution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national orig¡n,sex,age,or disablllty.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-
9410 or cali toll free 866-632-9992 (Voice). Individuáis who are hearing
TEXAS impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the
Department of Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339; or 800-845-6136 (Spanish).
State Health Services USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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How to Become a WIC Client
1. Cali 1-800-942-3678 or visit
www.texaswic.org to get the phone
number of the WIC clinic in your area.
2. Cali that clinic to make an appointment
to see if household members can become
WIC clients.
3. Each woman, infant, and child who
wants WIC benefits must come to the
appointment.
4. Bring proof of identification for each
person who wants WIC benefits.
Bring one of these Ítems:
□ Driver's license
□ Birth certifícate
□ School ID or work ID or
□ Other proof (check with clinic)
5. Bring proof of where household members
live. Bring one of these Ítems with ñame,
Street address, city, State, and zip code:
□ Rent receipt
□ Utility bilí
□ Other proof (check with clinic)
6. Bring proof of income.
Anyone on Medicaid,TANF, or SNAP already
meets the income eligibility for WIC. Bring
the "Your Texas Benefits" card for household
members on Medicaid. Bring the form/letter
for household members on TANF, or SNAP.
For each person in the household bring all
sources of income, which may include:
□ Pay stub that shows "gross income"
□ Currenttax records
□ Letter from employer
□ Proof of Social Security benefits
□ Alimony or child support payments
□ Other proof (check with clinic)
7. Each person applying will meet with WIC
staffto discuss health and nutrition interests
and concerns.
Services WIC Offers
Nutrition Education
• Nutrition counseling, information
and classes related to each family's
interests and concerns.
Breastfeeding Support
and Education
• Clients receive prenatal
breastfeeding education classes
and postpartum breastfeeding
support.
• Clients may be eligible for a breast
pump from WIC.
WIC Foods
• Wholegrains • Milk • Cheese
• Cereal • Juice • Eggs • Beans
• Peanut butter
• Fruits and vegetables
• Canned tuna or salmón
(for exclusively breastfeeding women)
• Baby foods and baby cereal
• Formula
Childhood Immunizations
• Some WIC clinics give shots.Others
will refer to a nearby shot clinic.
Referrals
WIC refers to a variety of health and
social Services, including:
• Medicaid and Texas Health Steps
• Family Planning
• Head Start
• TANFand SNAP
• Early Childhood Intervention
• Children's Health Insurance Program
(CHIP)
