Federal Register #2026-08323

USDA Issues Updated WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2026/2027

This notice from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service provides updated income eligibility guidelines for the WIC program for the upcoming year. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - Purpose: - Announcement of revised income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - Key Details: - Guidelines are based on 185% of the Federal poverty level - Income limits are specified by household size for all states and territories - State agencies must use these guidelines to determine WIC applicant eligibility - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved; this is a policy update - Notable Requirements: - State agencies may implement these guidelines concurrently with Medicaid income eligibility guidelines, but must do so by the effective date - No procurement of goods or services is requested in this notice

Description

The United States Department of Agriculture announces adjusted income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to be used by State agencies in determining income eligibility of applicants. These guidelines are effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and are based on 185 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines as adjusted annually. The notice includes detailed income limits by household size for the 48 contiguous States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, Alaska, and Hawaii. State agencies may implement these guidelines concurrently with Medicaid income eligibility guidelines but no later than July 1, 2026.

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