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Moving to or from Maine with WIC

Moving TO Maine

Moving to Maine with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine DHHS) must honor it — you keep your certification without a new income screening until the period ends.

Leaving Maine

Before leaving Maine, 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: Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine DHHS) ↗ (application page)

Maine WIC at a glance

Program nameMaine WIC
Income limit185% of the federal poverty level (federal, same in every state)
Accepts VOC transfer cardYes (federally required)
Processingup to 20 days

Common questions

Who runs WIC in Maine?

Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine DHHS). The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Maine make new residents wait for WIC?

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

Where do I report that I'm leaving Maine?

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.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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