Transferring WIC from Kansas to Colorado
Your WIC certification survives the move — the food benefits switch systems. Request a VOC card from your Kansas clinic before you go; it is your proof of enrollment. In Colorado, book an appointment with Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, bring the VOC and your new address, and benefits resume.
Official Colorado WIC agency: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment ↗ (application page)
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 Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment 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.
Find a clinic / apply ↗
Kansas vs Colorado: the numbers that decide it
| Kansas (old state) | Colorado (new state) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program name | Kansas WIC | Colorado WIC |
| Agency | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment |
| 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 (Colorado) 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 Colorado 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 Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment directly. If that fails, you can apply fresh in Colorado; WIC's income limit is the same 185% of the federal poverty level in every state.
Will my Kansas WIC benefits card work in Colorado?
No — WIC benefits are issued on each state's own system, so the Kansas card stops working. Your certification transfers via the VOC; Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment reissues the food benefits on Colorado's system.
Where do I actually apply in Colorado?
Through Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (online application linked above). 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
- Colorado WIC (CDPHE) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Colorado WIC — Find a WIC Clinic — accessed 2026-08-08