Transferring WIC from Kansas to Alaska
Unlike Medicaid or SNAP, WIC has a real transfer mechanism: the Verification of Certification. Get one from your Kansas clinic, then contact Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance for a transfer appointment. With a valid VOC, Alaska enrolls you without re-checking income until your certification period runs out.
Official Alaska WIC agency: Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance ↗
Your step-by-step checklist
Before you move
- 1
Ask your current WIC clinic for a VOC card
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).
Kansas Department of Health and Environment ↗
Moving week
- 2
Carry the VOC with your moving documents
Your current state's WIC food benefits stop working after you leave its issuing system, but the VOC keeps your certification alive.
After you arrive
- 3
Contact Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance and book a transfer appointment
Bring the VOC and proof of your new address. With a valid VOC you are enrolled without a new income screening until your current certification period ends. Stated timing: up to 20 days.
Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance ↗
Kansas vs Alaska: the numbers that decide it
| Kansas (old state) | Alaska (new state) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program name | Kansas WIC | Alaska WIC |
| Agency | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance |
| Income limit | 185% of the federal poverty level (federal, same in every state) | 185% of the federal poverty level (federal, same in every state) |
| Accepts VOC transfer card | Yes (federally required) | Yes (federally required) |
Verified 2026-08-08 (Kansas) and 2026-08-08 (Alaska) against the official sources cited below.
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What exactly is the VOC card?
The Verification of Certification is a document your current WIC clinic issues that proves you are certified. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require every state agency to accept it, so Alaska enrolls you without a new income screening until your certification period ends.
What if I forgot to get a VOC before leaving Kansas?
Call your old Kansas clinic — many can send the VOC or verify your certification for Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance directly. If that fails, you can apply fresh in Alaska; WIC's income limit is the same 185% of the federal poverty level in every state.
Will my Kansas WIC benefits card work in Alaska?
No — WIC benefits are issued on each state's own system, so the Kansas card stops working. Your certification transfers via the VOC; Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance reissues the food benefits on Alaska's system.
Where do I actually apply in Alaska?
Through Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance. Official WIC pages for both states are cited at the bottom of this page.
Related guides
Official sources
Every fact above was checked against these official pages. Last verified.
- KDHE — Kansas WIC — accessed 2026-08-08
- USDA FNA — Kansas WIC state agency contact — accessed 2026-08-08
- USDA FNS — Alaska WIC contacts — accessed 2026-08-08
- Alaska DOH — WIC Program — accessed 2026-08-08