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What is WIC?

WIC is a nutrition program that helps participants eat well and stay healthy. The WIC program provides:

Nutrition education
One-on-one counseling about nutrition
Coupons to buy healthy foods
Support and help with breastfeeding
Referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.

Who is WIC for?

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who recently had a baby. You can stay on WIC for one year after your baby is born if you are breastfeeding, or for six months if not breastfeeding.
Infants from birth to 1 year of age
Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday.
Must live in Michigan and meet income and health guidelines.

What you can expect from WIC:

Nutrition education
Health information
Healthy WIC foods
Links to other programs and services

To get WIC you need to:

Have a nutritional and/or medical need
AND
Meet the WIC income guidelines
Applicants with proof of Medicaid (to see if you qualify for Medicaid please go to http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/mars/, Food Stamps or DHS Cash Assistance also qualify for WIC

WIC Fact Sheet

WIC Brochure/Application English	WIC Brochure/Application Spanish

2008 WIC Income Guidelines

Family Size*	Income (maximum income to quality)**
	Weekly	Yearly
1	$370	$19,240
2	$499	$25,900
3	$627	$32,560
4	$755	$39,220
5	$883	$45,880
6	$1,011	$52,540
7	$1,139	$59,200
8	$1,267	$65,860
For each additional person add:	$129	$6,660

*Family size includes your unborn baby

**Gross Income (before taxes)

What happens at your WIC appointment?

We check to see if you or your child is eligible for WIC This means:

You bring proof of identity
You bring proof of address
You bring proof of income (pay stub, W-2, etc.) or ACTIVE Medicaid card
You and/or your child get your weight, height, and blood iron measured.
You talk to a health professional about good nutrition and healthy eating for your and your family
If eligible, you get WIC coupons for your and/or your child.
You make an appointment to come back in 1-3 months to pick up more coupons and to learn about good nutrition and breastfeeding.

What happens if you move?

Tell WIC staff if you are planning to move. Take your WIC ID folder with you. Call the WIC program in your new area right away. To find the nearest WIC program in Michigan, Call 1-800-26-BIRTH (1-800-262-4784).

What if you don't understand English well?

Translator services may be available.

What WIC expects of you: