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What does WIC consider as income?

April 26, 2017income WIC

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What does WIC consider as income?

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Income includes all cash before taxes earned by anyone who lives in the household. It also includes money from other sources such as Social Security benefits, public assistance, alimony or child support payments and unemployment compensation. Call your local WIC office for questions about income.

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Employment wages earned before taxes, self-employment earnings, dividend or interest income, Social Security benefits, SSI, public assistance, alimony or child support payments, unemployment compensation, workers compensation, net rental income, and other cash income. Income eligibility is automatic when an applicant is eligible for food stamps, receives Medical Assistance (MA) or Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), or is a foster child under age five. Income is counted for everyone living in the household.

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Income sources are considered for everyone living in the household. They are as follows: Employment wages earned before taxes, self-employment earnings, dividend or interest income, Social Security benefits, SSI, public assistance, alimony or child support payments, unemployment compensation, worker’s compensation, net rental income, and other cash income. Income eligibility is automatic when an applicant is eligible for food stamps, receives Medical Assistance (MA) or Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), or is a foster child under age five.

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Employment wages earned before taxes, self-employment earnings, dividend or interest income, Social Security benefits, SSI, public assistance, alimony or child support payments, unemployment compensation, workers compensation, net rental income, and other cash income. Income eligibility is automatic when an applicant is eligible for food stamps, receives Medical Assistance (MA) or Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), or is a foster child under age five. Income is counted for everyone living in the household. 3) What about fathers? Fathers of children under age five are encouraged to enroll their children in the WIC program. Just like any other parent or guardian, fathers can bring their children to appointments, attend nutrition education classes, and cash food vouchers for their children. Active participation by fathers is a great help in keeping WIC children healthy. 4) What if I am a grandparent? If you are a grandparent who has custody of grandchildren under age 5, you may apply