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Pennsylvania WIC: how to apply, income limits and what you get

Pennsylvania WIC is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Here's how to apply, the 2026–27 income limits, and what you get, from the formula brand to the food list.

Income limits in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 · Checked October 2026

Apply for Pennsylvania WIC

Pennsylvania Department of Health

(800) 942-9467

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Short answer

You can get PennsylvaniaWIC if you're pregnant, had a baby in the last 6 months (up to a year if you're breastfeeding), or have a child under 5, and your household's gross income is at or below $40,034 a year for two people. Count your unborn baby. If you get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you may already qualify on income. Start online or call 1-800-942-9467.

How to apply for WIC in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania WIC is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. You can apply while you're pregnant; you don't need to wait for the baby.

  1. Fill out the online form

    Pennsylvania WIC takes an online form to start. Open the form

  2. Or call 1-800-942-9467

    WIC staff can start your application by phone.

  3. Go to your WIC appointment

    WIC staff set up an in-person or virtual appointment to finish your application and do a free health and nutrition check.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Health; USDA Food and Nutrition Administration; USDA Food and Nutrition Service; Pennsylvania Department of Health, WIC. Data as of October 2026.

Program
Pennsylvania WIC
Run by
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Apply online?
Yes, an online form starts your application
Official page
Pennsylvania WIC

The online form is a pre-application sent to your local WIC office.

Pennsylvania WIC income limits for 2026–27

Pennsylvania uses USDA's WIC income limits for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. Find your household size, then the column for how often you're paid. Phones show annual and monthly; wider screens show every pay period.

48 states and DC, including PennsylvaniaGross household income, at or below
HouseholdAnnualMonthly
1$29,526$2,461
2$40,034$3,337
3$50,542$4,212
4$61,050$5,088
5$71,558$5,964
6$82,066$6,839
7$92,574$7,715
8$103,082$8,591
Each extra person+$10,508+$876

Gross income means before taxes. A pregnant woman counts each unborn baby, so a single mom-to-be expecting one baby is a household of two. For more than 8 people, add the "each extra person" amount for each additional member.

Sources: USDA Food and Nutrition Service (Federal Register); USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Data as of October 2026.

What WIC gives you in Pennsylvania

Healthy foods on an eWIC card (fruits and vegetables, baby food, milk, eggs, beans, cheese and more), nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community services, at no cost. Many WIC clinics offer breastfeeding peer counselors, and some WIC clinics provide or rent breast pumps to participants who cannot get one through insurance or Medicaid.

Infant formula

Similac

Pennsylvania WIC holds a contract with Abbott Nutrition for standard Similac formulas.

Benefit card

eWIC card

Your food benefits load onto the eWIC card. Pay with it at WIC-approved stores and keep your PIN private.

Approved foods

Pennsylvania WIC food list

The list shows which brands and sizes you can buy with WIC: fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, beans, cheese, baby food and more.
Open the food list

Sources: USDA Food and Nutrition Service; Pennsylvania Department of Health, WIC; USDA Food and Nutrition Administration; USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support. Data as of October 2026.

Breastfeeding help and pumps

WIC offers breastfeeding support, and some clinics provide or rent breast pumps to participants who can't get one through insurance or Medicaid.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover a breast pump?

Why one formula brand

Each state WIC agency awards one infant formula rebate contract to the manufacturer offering the biggest discount, so WIC's standard formula depends on your state. As of July 2026, Abbott (maker of Similac) held the contract in 39 states and DC and Mead Johnson (maker of Enfamil) in 11. If your baby needs a different formula for a medical reason, ask your WIC office.

Who qualifies for WIC in Pennsylvania

You need to live in Pennsylvania, meet the income rule (or get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF), and be in one of these groups.

WIC groups
WhoHow long
PregnantThrough the pregnancy
Postpartum, not breastfeedingUp to 6 months after the pregnancy ends
BreastfeedingUp to the baby's first birthday
InfantsBirth to first birthday
ChildrenUp to their fifth birthday

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration

Yes

On Medicaid, SNAP or TANF in Pennsylvania?

If you or the children in your care get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you may already meet WIC's income rule and do not need to show income under the limit.

Source: USDAPennsylvania pregnancy Medicaid income limits
Yes

Does your unborn baby count?

If someone in your household is pregnant, you may increase your household size by one for each expected birth.

A pregnant woman expecting one baby in a household of two (herself and a partner) counts as three, so her limit is $50,542 a year.
Source: USDA

Questions about Pennsylvania WIC

What is the Pennsylvania WIC income limit for 2026–27?

From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Pennsylvania WIC uses USDA's income limits: gross household income at or below $29,526 a year for one person, $40,034 for two, $50,542 for three and $61,050 for four. That's 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. Count each unborn baby in your household size.

How do I apply for WIC in Pennsylvania?

Fill out Pennsylvania WIC's online form or call 1-800-942-9467. Staff then set up a WIC appointment, in person or virtual, to finish your application and do a free health and nutrition check.

What formula does Pennsylvania WIC give?

Pennsylvania WIC's standard formula is Similac. Pennsylvania WIC holds a contract with Abbott Nutrition for standard Similac formulas.

What is the Pennsylvania WIC card called?

Pennsylvania WIC calls it the eWIC card. Your food benefits load onto it, and you pay with it at WIC-approved stores.

Can I get WIC in Pennsylvania if I'm on Medicaid?

If you or the children in your care get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you may already meet WIC's income rule and do not need to show income under the limit.

Can I get a breast pump through Pennsylvania WIC?

Maybe. Some WIC clinics provide or rent breast pumps to participants who can't get one through insurance or Medicaid, so ask your WIC office. Also check whether Pennsylvania Medicaid or your health plan covers one.

More for Pennsylvania families

WIC in other states

Sources

  1. 1.Pennsylvania WIC (state WIC page) Pennsylvania Department of Health. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  2. 2.Pennsylvania WIC: state agency contact USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.Infant Formula Contracts in WIC: current contract holders by state agency (page updated July 30, 2026) USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.PA WIC Formulary Guide for Healthcare Providers Pennsylvania Department of Health, WIC. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Pennsylvania WIC Food List (English) Pennsylvania Department of Health, WIC. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.WIC: 2026/2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines (91 FR 23050, Apr. 29, 2026) USDA Food and Nutrition Service (Federal Register). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.WIC Eligibility USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 8.WIC Benefits USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 9.How to Apply for WIC (state agency contacts) USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  10. 10.Finding a Breast Pump USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  11. 11.WIC Benefits for your Baby (standard formulas offered) Texas Health and Human Services, Texas WIC. Accessed October 9, 2026.

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