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Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2021-0074 WIC Certification and Eligibility Resource and Best Practices Guide

The WIC Certification and Eligibility Resource and Best Practices Guide  is a compilation of existing regulations and best practices that WIC state and local agencies may choose to use when determining eligibility for the program.  This simple, 10-page document walks WIC personnel through the certification process.

07/20/2021
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0025 WIC 2021-22 Income Eligibility Guidelines

This memo is inform FNS regional offices and state agencies of the release of the 2021-22 WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines. The 2021-22 Income Eligibility Guidelines are used by state agencies in determining the income eligibility of persons applying to participate in WIC. 

WIC Policy Memorandum: #2021-5
03/15/2021
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2013-0032 Income Eligibility Guidance

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to provide clarification regarding the income eligibility determination and documentation requirements necessary for participation in WIC.

WIC Policy Memorandum #2013-3
04/26/2013
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0041 Conversion Factors for WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines

The purpose of this policy is to assist state agencies that administer WIC when converting multiple income sources to a monthly equivalent as part of the WIC income eligibility determination.

2011-7
06/08/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0072 Guidance to Combat Pay

This memorandum provides guidance to WIC state and local agencies regarding military combat pay received by service members during a deployment.

WIC 2010-2
11/02/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1999-0006 Impact of CHIP on WIC Adjunct Income Eligibility

This policy memorandum clarifies the impact of the new Children's Health Insurance Program on WIC adjunct income eligibility.

WIC Policy Memorandum #99-06
03/30/1999
Resource | Guidance Documents Purchase of Medical Equipment (SNP)

FNS Instruction 815-1 Purchase of Medical Equipment 

FNS Instruction 815-1
07/13/1981
Page updated: October 14, 2021