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Moving to or from Mississippi with WIC

Moving TO Mississippi

Moving to Mississippi with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and Mississippi State Department of Health must honor it — you keep your certification without a new income screening until the period ends.

Leaving Mississippi

Before leaving Mississippi, 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: Mississippi State Department of Health ↗ (application page)

Mississippi WIC at a glance

Program nameMississippi 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 Mississippi?

Mississippi State Department of Health. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Mississippi make new residents wait for WIC?

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

Where do I report that I'm leaving Mississippi?

Before you leave Mississippi, 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). MSDH directs VOC questions to (601) 991-6000 or toll-free 1-800-545-6747.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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