{"program":"wic","label":"WIC","transfer_rule":"voc_transfer","data_as_of":"2026-08-08","rows":{"alabama":{"state":"alabama","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Alabama Department of Public Health","agency_url":"https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/wic/","apply_url":"https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/wic/clinic-directory.html","report_move_note":"Before you leave Alabama, ask your county health department WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"alaska":{"state":"alaska","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance","agency_url":"https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/division-of-public-assistance-dpa-services/wic/","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before leaving Alaska, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"arizona":{"state":"arizona","program_name":"Arizona WIC Program","agency_name":"Arizona Department of Health Services","agency_url":"https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/azwic/","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before leaving Arizona, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"arkansas":{"state":"arkansas","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Arkansas Department of Health","agency_url":"https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/community-family-child-health/wic-women-infants-children/","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before leaving Arkansas, ask your local health unit WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"california":{"state":"california","program_name":"California WIC","agency_name":"California Department of Public Health","agency_url":"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DWICSN/Pages/Program-Landing1.aspx","apply_url":"https://myfamily.wic.ca.gov/","report_move_note":"Tell your local WIC clinic you are moving out of state — California policy (WPPM 250-10) requires staff to print and sign a Verification of Certification (VOC) from WIC WISE and issue it to you before you leave. If you have already moved, your old clinic or CDPH/WIC must send the VOC to you or your new agency on request; no consent form is required.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"colorado":{"state":"colorado","program_name":"Colorado WIC","agency_name":"Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment","agency_url":"https://www.coloradowic.gov/","apply_url":"https://www.coloradowic.gov/find-wic-clinic","report_move_note":"Before leaving Colorado, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7). When transferring into a Colorado clinic, bring proof of identity in addition to the VOC.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"connecticut":{"state":"connecticut","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Connecticut Department of Public Health","agency_url":"https://portal.ct.gov/dph/wic/wic","apply_url":"https://portal.ct.gov/dph/wic/how-to-apply","report_move_note":"Before leaving Connecticut, ask your local WIC agency for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself (phone, video, online, and in-person appointment options); federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"delaware":{"state":"delaware","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health","agency_url":"https://delaware.wicresources.org/","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before leaving Delaware, ask your WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"district-of-columbia":{"state":"district-of-columbia","program_name":"DC WIC","agency_name":"DC Health (District of Columbia Department of Health)","agency_url":"https://www.dcwic.org/","apply_url":"https://www.dcwic.org/wic-locations","report_move_note":"Before leaving the District, ask your WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"florida":{"state":"florida","program_name":"Florida WIC","agency_name":"Florida Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wic/index.html","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before leaving Florida, ask your county health department WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card — you can keep using your remaining certification in the new state. If you leave without one, the new clinic can ask your old Florida WIC office to fax the Verification of Certification.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"georgia":{"state":"georgia","program_name":"Georgia WIC","agency_name":"Georgia Department of Public Health","agency_url":"https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Georgia issues Electronic Verification of Certification (EVOC) cards — clinics must give one to any participant likely to relocate during a certification period (policy CT-850.01, per 7 CFR 246.7(k)(1)). Ask your clinic for an EVOC before you move; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"hawaii":{"state":"hawaii","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Hawaii Department of Health","agency_url":"https://health.hawaii.gov/wic/","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before leaving Hawaii, ask your WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"idaho":{"state":"idaho","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Idaho Department of Health and Welfare","agency_url":"https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/food-assistance/about-wic","apply_url":"https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/food-assistance/apply-wic","report_move_note":"Before leaving Idaho, ask your public health district WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"illinois":{"state":"illinois","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Illinois Department of Human Services","agency_url":"https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31907","apply_url":"https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12","report_move_note":"Before you leave Illinois, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7), so your certification moves with you. Illinois maintains a dedicated VOC line at the state WIC office: (217) 782-2166.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"indiana":{"state":"indiana","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Indiana Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.in.gov/health/wic/","apply_url":"https://www.in.gov/health/wic/wic-clients/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Indiana, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). For help, call the Indiana WIC information line at 1-800-522-0874.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification requires an in-person clinic appointment (no statewide online application); federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"iowa":{"state":"iowa","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Iowa Department of Health and Human Services","agency_url":"https://hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/wic-Iowa","apply_url":"https://hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/wic-Iowa/wic-locations","report_move_note":"Before you leave Iowa, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). Iowa's state WIC office maintains a dedicated VOC line: (515) 829-5525.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"kansas":{"state":"kansas","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Kansas Department of Health and Environment","agency_url":"https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/wic/","apply_url":"https://www.kswic.com/PreAppPortal","report_move_note":"Before you leave Kansas, get a Verification of Certification (VOC) for each enrolled family member — KDHE states you can obtain it from your local WIC clinic or from the State WIC office ((785) 296-3683); every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"kentucky":{"state":"kentucky","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Kentucky Department for Public Health (Cabinet for Health and Family Services)","agency_url":"https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/nsb/Pages/wic.aspx","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before you leave Kentucky, ask your local health department WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). Kentucky runs a dedicated toll-free VOC line: 1-877-597-0367.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"louisiana":{"state":"louisiana","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Louisiana Department of Health","agency_url":"https://louisianawic.org/","apply_url":"https://louisianawic.org/about-wic/how-to-apply/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Louisiana, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). Statewide WIC info line: 1-800-251-2229.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"maine":{"state":"maine","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine DHHS)","agency_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/wic/","apply_url":"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/healthy-living/wic/apply-and-get-started","report_move_note":"Before you leave Maine, ask your local WIC agency for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). State WIC office: 207-287-3991 or 1-800-437-9300.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"maryland":{"state":"maryland","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Maryland Department of Health","agency_url":"https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/Pages/home.aspx","apply_url":"https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/Pages/wic-apply.aspx","report_move_note":"Before you leave Maryland, ask your local WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). Maryland's state WIC office maintains a dedicated VOC line: (410) 767-5166.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"massachusetts":{"state":"massachusetts","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Massachusetts Department of Public Health","agency_url":"https://www.mass.gov/wic","apply_url":"https://www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online","report_move_note":"Before you leave Massachusetts, ask your local WIC program for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). Statewide WIC line: 1-800-942-1007.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"michigan":{"state":"michigan","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Michigan Department of Health and Human Services","agency_url":"https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/wic","apply_url":"https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-guest-ha-applyforbenefits?language=en_US","report_move_note":"Before you leave Michigan, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). Michigan's state WIC office maintains a dedicated VOC line: (517) 335-8951.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"minnesota":{"state":"minnesota","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Minnesota Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic/index.html","apply_url":"https://www.health.state.mn.us/forms/cfh/wicdirectory","report_move_note":"Before you leave Minnesota, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). State WIC line: 1-800-657-3942.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"mississippi":{"state":"mississippi","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Mississippi State Department of Health","agency_url":"https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,0,128.html","apply_url":"https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25323,128.html","report_move_note":"Before you leave Mississippi, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). MSDH directs VOC questions to (601) 991-6000 or toll-free 1-800-545-6747.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"missouri":{"state":"missouri","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services","agency_url":"https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/","apply_url":"https://mowicinterestform.health.mo.gov/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Missouri, ask your local WIC agency for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). Missouri runs a dedicated toll-free VOC line: 1-800-554-2544.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households)."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"montana":{"state":"montana","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (Early Childhood and Family Support Division)","agency_url":"https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/wic/","apply_url":"https://signupwic.com/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Montana, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. Montana DPHHS directs applicants and clinic lookups through signupwic.com.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"nebraska":{"state":"nebraska","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services","agency_url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/WIC.aspx","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before you leave Nebraska, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. Nebraska WIC operates through local clinic sites run by health departments and community organizations under contract with DHHS — contact your clinic directly before moving.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"nevada":{"state":"nevada","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health","agency_url":"https://nevadawic.org/","apply_url":"https://nevadawic.org/clinics/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Nevada, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. Use the nevadawic.org clinic finder to reach your clinic before moving.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"new-hampshire":{"state":"new-hampshire","program_name":null,"agency_name":"New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services","agency_url":"https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/population-health/women-infants-children-nutrition-program","apply_url":"https://signupwic.com/","report_move_note":"Tell your local NH WIC clinic you are moving and ask for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card before you leave — NH clinics issue the VOC when you report a planned move, and your benefits continue in the new state until your certification period expires. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require the new state to accept the VOC. State WIC agency phone: 1-800-942-4321.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"new-jersey":{"state":"new-jersey","program_name":null,"agency_name":"New Jersey Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/","apply_url":"https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/participants/apply-wic","report_move_note":"Before you leave New Jersey, ask your local WIC agency for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. Find your local agency via the NJDOH WIC site or manage your case in the NJ WIC Participant Portal (wic.nj.gov).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"new-mexico":{"state":"new-mexico","program_name":null,"agency_name":"New Mexico Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.nmwic.org/","apply_url":"https://www.nmwic.org/how-to-apply-wic/","report_move_note":"Before you leave New Mexico, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. NM WIC statewide line: 866-867-3124.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"new-york":{"state":"new-york","program_name":null,"agency_name":"New York State Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/","apply_url":"https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/how_to_apply","report_move_note":"Moving out of New York: call your local WIC agency and ask for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card before you leave — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it. Moving within New York needs no VOC: the statewide NYWIC system lets any local agency retrieve your record.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"north-carolina":{"state":"north-carolina","program_name":null,"agency_name":"North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Community Nutrition Services Section)","agency_url":"https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ncwic","apply_url":"https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/community-nutrition-services-section/wic/apply-wic","report_move_note":"Before you leave North Carolina, ask your local WIC agency (county health department, community health center, or community action agency) for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. NC WIC line: 1-844-601-6881 (call or text your zip code).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; NC states a clinic will contact online-referral applicants within 20 days, matching the federal 20-day standard."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"north-dakota":{"state":"north-dakota","program_name":null,"agency_name":"North Dakota Health and Human Services","agency_url":"https://www.hhs.nd.gov/food-programs/WIC","apply_url":"https://www.hhs.nd.gov/food-programs/WIC/apply","report_move_note":"Before you leave North Dakota, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. ND WIC statewide line: (800) 472-2286.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"ND states eligible applicants receive benefits the same day as their first appointment (about 30-45 minutes); federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"ohio":{"state":"ohio","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Ohio Department of Health","agency_url":"https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/women-infants-children/welcome-to-women-infants-and-children-wic","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before you leave Ohio, ask your local county WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. Ohio WIC operates through local agencies in all 88 counties; statewide clinic-appointment line: 1-800-686-1754.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"oklahoma":{"state":"oklahoma","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Oklahoma State Department of Health","agency_url":"https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/children-family-health/wic.html","apply_url":"https://www.okwic.org/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Oklahoma, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card — Oklahoma publishes a dedicated VOC request line at (405) 426-8504. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept the VOC, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. General OK WIC line: (405) 426-8500 / toll-free (888) 655-2942.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; OSDH says the clinic contacts online applicants within a few days to schedule; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"oregon":{"state":"oregon","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division","agency_url":"https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYPEOPLEFAMILIES/WIC/Pages/index.aspx","apply_url":"https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYPEOPLEFAMILIES/WIC/Pages/countyinfo.aspx","report_move_note":"Before you leave Oregon, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. Oregon WIC serves all 36 counties through local health departments, nonprofits, tribal organizations, migrant health centers, and Head Starts — use the county lookup to reach your clinic.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request. Oregon's online interest form is not an application — a local clinic completes enrollment."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"pennsylvania":{"state":"pennsylvania","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Women, Infants and Children (WIC)","agency_url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/maternal-health-and-infant-care/wic","apply_url":"https://www.pa.gov/services/health/request-a-pre-application-appointment-with-a-wic-specialist","report_move_note":"Before you leave Pennsylvania, ask your county WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. WIC Hotline: 1-800-WIC-WINS (1-800-942-9467).","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"rhode-island":{"state":"rhode-island","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Rhode Island Department of Health","agency_url":"https://health.ri.gov/women-infants-and-children","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before you leave Rhode Island, ask your local WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"south-carolina":{"state":"south-carolina","program_name":null,"agency_name":"South Carolina Department of Public Health","agency_url":"https://dph.sc.gov/health-wellness/family-planning/women-infants-and-children-wic-nutrition-program","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before you leave South Carolina, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. SC DPH offers in-person and phone appointments, and many locations have walk-in hours."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"south-dakota":{"state":"south-dakota","program_name":null,"agency_name":"South Dakota Department of Health","agency_url":"https://doh.sd.gov/programs/wic/","apply_url":"https://www.sd.gov/wic?id=wic_apply_for_wic","report_move_note":"Before you leave South Dakota, ask your local WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"tennessee":{"state":"tennessee","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Tennessee Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.tn.gov/health/wic.html","apply_url":null,"report_move_note":"Before you leave Tennessee, request a Verification of Certification (VOC) for each participant — Tennessee WIC directs participants to call 1-800-DIAL-WIC (1-800-342-5942) to request a VOC. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"texas":{"state":"texas","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Texas Health and Human Services","agency_url":"https://texaswic.org/","apply_url":"https://texaswic.org/apply","report_move_note":"Before you leave Texas, ask your local WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. Texas takes applications online (mywic.us) or at 800-942-3678, then schedules an in-person certification appointment."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"utah":{"state":"utah","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Utah Department of Health and Human Services","agency_url":"https://wic.utah.gov/","apply_url":"https://wic.utah.gov/about/apply/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Utah, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. Utah applications start by calling or texting your local WIC clinic to schedule the certification visit."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"vermont":{"state":"vermont","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Vermont Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.healthvermont.gov/family/wic","apply_url":"https://www.healthvermont.gov/family/wic/apply-wic","report_move_note":"Before you leave Vermont, ask your local WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. Vermont lets you start the application online, by texting Apply to 1-844-839-8942, or through your local health office."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"virginia":{"state":"virginia","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Virginia Department of Health","agency_url":"https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/wic/","apply_url":"https://www.myvawic.org/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Virginia, ask your local health district WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. Virginia takes applications online at myvawic.org or at 1-888-942-3663, then the local health district schedules the certification appointment."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"washington":{"state":"washington","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Washington State Department of Health","agency_url":"https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic","apply_url":"https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic/apply-wic","report_move_note":"Before you leave Washington, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Washington's WIC pages link the USDA WIC clinic locator for finding a clinic in another state. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. Washington appointments run 30-45 minutes (remote or in-person) and food benefits are issued the same day."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"west-virginia":{"state":"west-virginia","program_name":null,"agency_name":"West Virginia Department of Health","agency_url":"https://dhhr.wv.gov/WIC/Pages/default.aspx","apply_url":"https://dhhr.wv.gov/WIC/apply/Pages/default.aspx","report_move_note":"Before you leave West Virginia, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. West Virginia offers an online application (wvwichousehold.wvdhhr.org) linked from its apply page."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"wisconsin":{"state":"wisconsin","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Wisconsin Department of Health Services","agency_url":"https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/index.htm","apply_url":"https://wicfamily.wicvendorwi.org/wic-pre-application-form/DHS","report_move_note":"Before you leave Wisconsin, ask your local WIC agency for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"},"wyoming":{"state":"wyoming","program_name":null,"agency_name":"Wyoming Department of Health","agency_url":"https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/wic/","apply_url":"https://wic-portal.health.wyo.gov/ParticipantPortal/","report_move_note":"Before you leave Wyoming, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.","processing":{"min_days":null,"max_days":20,"note":"WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. Wyoming takes applications online through its WIC participant portal or by calling a WIC clinic."},"facts":{"income_limit_pct_fpl":185,"voc_accepted":true},"last_verified":"2026-08-08"}}}