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Michigan WIC: 2026–27 Income Limits and Moving In or Out

Moving TO Michigan

Moving to Michigan with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services must honor it — you keep your certification without a new income screening until the period ends, and if the clinic has a waiting list, you go to the top of it.

Leaving Michigan

Before leaving Michigan, 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: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ↗ (application page)

Michigan WIC at a glance

Program nameMichigan WIC
Income limit185% of the federal poverty level (the federal maximum); met automatically if you get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF
Accepts VOC transfer cardYes (federally required)
ProcessingWIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households).

Michigan WIC income limits by household size (2026–27)

Michigan uses the federal maximum WIC income limit, 185% of the federal poverty level. These figures apply July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

Household sizeYearlyMonthlyWeekly
1 person$29,526$2,461$568
2 people$40,034$3,337$770
3 people$50,542$4,212$972
4 people$61,050$5,088$1,175
5 people$71,558$5,964$1,377
6 people$82,066$6,839$1,579
7 people$92,574$7,715$1,781
8 people$103,082$8,591$1,983
Each additional person+$10,508+$876+$203

Federal source: USDA WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026–27 (91 FR 23050) (published 2026-04-29)

How to apply for WIC in Michigan

Apply with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services online at newmibridges.michigan.gov. Go to the official application page ↗

Processing time: WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households).

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Common questions

What is the WIC income limit in Michigan?

185% of the federal poverty level: $40,034 a year for a household of two and $61,050 for a household of four, for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. You also meet the income test automatically if you get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, if your family gets TANF, or if a pregnant woman or infant in your family gets Medicaid.

Does my Michigan WIC card work in another state?

Generally no — a WIC card works only at stores authorized by the state that issued it. Before you leave Michigan, get a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your clinic; the new state's WIC clinic must accept it and enroll you there.

How do I apply for WIC in Michigan?

Apply with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services online at newmibridges.michigan.gov. Processing time: WIC eligibility is normally decided at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require notification within 20 days of the request (10 days for pregnant women and migrant households).

Who runs WIC in Michigan?

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Michigan make new residents wait for WIC?

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

Where do I report that I'm leaving Michigan?

Before you leave Michigan, 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). Michigan's state WIC office maintains a dedicated VOC line: (517) 335-8951.

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Terms on this page: Federal poverty level (FPL) · Verification of Certification (VOC) · Certification period

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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