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

Moving TO Nebraska

Moving to Nebraska with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and Nebraska 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 Nebraska

Before leaving Nebraska, 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: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services ↗

Nebraska WIC at a glance

Program nameNebraska 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)
ProcessingCertification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request.

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

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

Apply with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Go to the official agency page ↗

Processing time: Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request.

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Common questions

What is the WIC income limit in Nebraska?

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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska?

Apply with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Processing time: certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request.

Who runs WIC in Nebraska?

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

Does Nebraska make new residents wait for WIC?

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

Where do I report that I'm leaving Nebraska?

Before you leave Nebraska, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. Nebraska WIC operates through local clinic sites run by health departments and community organizations under contract with DHHS — contact your clinic directly before moving.

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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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