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Transferring WIC from Maryland to Indiana

Unlike Medicaid or SNAP, WIC has a real transfer mechanism: the Verification of Certification. Get one from your Maryland clinic, then contact Indiana Department of Health for a transfer appointment. With a valid VOC, Indiana enrolls you without re-checking income until your certification period runs out.

Official Indiana WIC agency: Indiana Department of Health ↗ (application page)

Your step-by-step checklist

Before you move

  1. 1

    Ask your current WIC clinic for a VOC card

    Before you leave Maryland, ask your local WIC office for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each enrolled family member — every state must accept a valid VOC (7 CFR 246.7). Maryland's state WIC office maintains a dedicated VOC line: (410) 767-5166.

    Maryland Department of Health ↗

Moving week

  1. 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

  1. 3

    Contact Indiana Department of Health 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 ↗

Maryland vs Indiana: the numbers that decide it

 Maryland (old state)Indiana (new state)
Program nameMaryland WICIndiana WIC
AgencyMaryland Department of HealthIndiana Department of Health
Income limit185% of the federal poverty level (federal, same in every state)185% of the federal poverty level (federal, same in every state)
Accepts VOC transfer cardYes (federally required)Yes (federally required)

Verified 2026-08-08 (Maryland) and 2026-08-08 (Indiana) against the official sources cited below.

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Common questions

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 Indiana enrolls you without a new income screening until your certification period ends.

What if I forgot to get a VOC before leaving Maryland?

Call your old Maryland clinic — many can send the VOC or verify your certification for Indiana Department of Health directly. If that fails, you can apply fresh in Indiana; WIC's income limit is the same 185% of the federal poverty level in every state.

Will my Maryland WIC benefits card work in Indiana?

No — WIC benefits are issued on each state's own system, so the Maryland card stops working. Your certification transfers via the VOC; Indiana Department of Health reissues the food benefits on Indiana's system.

Where do I actually apply in Indiana?

Through Indiana Department of Health (online application linked above). Official WIC pages for both states are cited at the bottom of this page.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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