Effective April 9, 2012 (replaces previous guidelines effective March 25, 2011)
Gross income* (before taxes) cannot exceed the following amounts:
| Size of Economic Unit |
Hourly |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Annually |
| 1 |
$9.94 |
$398 |
$1,723 |
$20,665 |
| 2 |
$13.46 |
$539 |
$2,333 |
$27,991 |
| 3 |
$16.98 |
$680 |
$2,944 |
$35,317 |
| 4 |
$20.51 |
$821 |
$3,554 |
$42,643 |
| 5 |
$24.03 |
$961 |
$4,165 |
$49,969 |
| 6 |
$27.55 |
$1,102 |
$4,775 |
$57,295 |
| 7 |
$31.07 |
$1,243 |
$5,386 |
$64,621 |
| 8 |
$34.59 |
$1,384 |
$5,996 |
$71,947 |
Additional Economic Unit Members Add +$7,326
Please note that due to rounding the periodic (weekly/monthly, etc.) total when annualized may exceed the annual amount allowed. The maximum allowable is the annual amount.
Note: A pregnant woman is counted as one (1) + the number of infants expected – (1 or more) when determining income eligibility for the family. “In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
To find more information:
Food & Nutrition Service/USDA: www.fns.usda.gov/wic
