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Douglas County
Public Health
725 Elm Street
Suite 1200
Alexandria MN 56308

 

320-763-6018
fax: 320-763-4127

 

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WIC Women - Pregnant or breastfeeding
  Infants - up to one year of age
  Children - age one to five

 

Do you qualify or know someone who would qualify for free supplemental foods, nutrition education and parenting ideas? Then WIC is the place for you. Save on food costs, receive prenatal and breastfeeding support and referrals to other services available in our county. Many working families are eligible for this service.

A new process for determining income eligibility for some applicants with higher incomes began on November 1, 2008.

As always, WIC applicants may qualify by bringing proof of income when income is at or below these amounts (effective from April 1, 2013- June 30, 2014):

Household Size
Yearly Income
1
$21,257
2
28,694
3
36,131
4
43,568
5
51,005
6
58,442
7
65,879
8
73,316

each additional member add
+ 7,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Families may also qualify by bringing proof that a family member is enrolled in one or more of the following programs:

      • Medical Assistance (MA)
      • Minnesota Care
      • MFIP
      • Food Stamps
      • Fuel Assistance
      • Headstart
      • Free/Reduced Price School Lunch
      • SSI - participant only

Families with incomes higher than the incomes listed above will still qualify for WIC if a family member is enrolled in Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care. Applicants on TEFRA will still qualify for WIC.

Complete a Minnesota Health Care Programs application today to establish your eligibility!


What Consists of Proof of Income?

  • Monetary compensation for services, such as wages, salary, commissions or fees.
  • Net income from farm or self employment (as part of total income on the most recent tax return)
  • Social security benefits
  • Dividends or interest on savings or bonds, income from estates, or net rental income
  • Public assistance or welfare payments, unemployment compensation
  • Government civilian employee or military retirement or pension or veteran’s payments
  • Private pensions or annuities
  • Alimony or child support payments
  • Regular contributions from persons not living in the household
  • Net royalties
  • Other cash income: cash amounts rec’d or withdrawn from any source, including savings, investments, trust accounts and other resources that are readily available to the family.

Remember, you MUST bring proof of eligibility to each WIC appointment. This includes proof of income, residency, and identity.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call the WIC office prior to your appointment and we would be happy to help you.

For more information, call (320) 763-7805.

 

Check out these web sites. Great Information!!
www.wichealth.org
www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/wic/index.html


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