Transferring WIC from Louisiana to New Hampshire
Mostly yes. The certification transfers via a VOC card from your Louisiana clinic; the benefits themselves are reissued by New Hampshire's system. Two steps: request the VOC before moving, then bring it (plus proof of your new address) to New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Income is not re-verified mid-certification.
Official New Hampshire WIC agency: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services ↗ (application page)
Your step-by-step checklist
Before you move
- 1
Ask your current WIC clinic for a VOC card
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.
Louisiana Department of Health ↗
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 New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services 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 ↗
Louisiana vs New Hampshire: the numbers that decide it
| Louisiana (old state) | New Hampshire (new state) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program name | Louisiana WIC | New Hampshire WIC |
| Agency | Louisiana Department of Health | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
| 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 (Louisiana) and 2026-08-08 (New Hampshire) 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 New Hampshire enrolls you without a new income screening until your certification period ends.
What if I forgot to get a VOC before leaving Louisiana?
Call your old Louisiana clinic — many can send the VOC or verify your certification for New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services directly. If that fails, you can apply fresh in New Hampshire; WIC's income limit is the same 185% of the federal poverty level in every state.
Will my Louisiana WIC benefits card work in New Hampshire?
No — WIC benefits are issued on each state's own system, so the Louisiana card stops working. Your certification transfers via the VOC; New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services reissues the food benefits on New Hampshire's system.
Where do I actually apply in New Hampshire?
Through New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (online application linked above). Official WIC pages for both states are cited at the bottom of this page.
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Official sources
Every fact above was checked against these official pages. Last verified.
- Louisiana WIC (Louisiana Department of Health) — accessed 2026-08-08
- USDA FNA — Louisiana WIC state agency contact — accessed 2026-08-08
- NH DHHS WIC Nutrition Program — accessed 2026-08-08