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Hawaii WIC: 2026–27 Income Limits and Moving In or Out

Moving TO Hawaii

Moving to Hawaii with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and Hawaii Department of Health must honor it — you keep your certification without a new income screening until the period ends, and if the clinic has a waiting list, you go to the top of it.

Leaving Hawaii

Before leaving Hawaii, ask your WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC). Every other state is federally required to accept it, so your certification continues after the move.

Official agency: Hawaii Department of Health ↗

Hawaii WIC at a glance

Program nameHawaii WIC
Income limit185% of the federal poverty level (the federal maximum); met automatically if you get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF
Accepts VOC transfer cardYes (federally required)
ProcessingCertification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request.

Hawaii WIC income limits by household size (2026–27)

Hawaii uses the federal maximum WIC income limit, 185% of the federal poverty level. These figures apply July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

Household sizeYearlyMonthlyWeekly
1 person$33,966$2,831$654
2 people$46,047$3,838$886
3 people$58,127$4,844$1,118
4 people$70,208$5,851$1,351
5 people$82,288$6,858$1,583
6 people$94,369$7,865$1,815
7 people$106,449$8,871$2,048
8 people$118,530$9,878$2,280
Each additional person+$12,081+$1,007+$233

Federal source: USDA WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026–27 (91 FR 23050) (published 2026-04-29)

How to apply for WIC in Hawaii

Apply with Hawaii Department of Health. Go to the official agency page ↗

Processing time: Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request.

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Common questions

What is the WIC income limit in Hawaii?

185% of the federal poverty level: $46,047 a year for a household of two and $70,208 for a household of four, for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. You also meet the income test automatically if you get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, if your family gets TANF, or if a pregnant woman or infant in your family gets Medicaid.

Does my Hawaii WIC card work in another state?

Generally no — a WIC card works only at stores authorized by the state that issued it. Before you leave Hawaii, get a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your clinic; the new state's WIC clinic must accept it and enroll you there.

How do I apply for WIC in Hawaii?

Apply with Hawaii Department of Health. Processing time: certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request.

Who runs WIC in Hawaii?

Hawaii Department of Health. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Hawaii make new residents wait for WIC?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for WIC. You apply as soon as you live in Hawaii; eligibility is decided on Hawaii's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Hawaii?

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).

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Terms on this page: Federal poverty level (FPL) · Verification of Certification (VOC) · Certification period

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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