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

Moving TO Ohio

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

Before leaving Ohio, 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: Ohio Department of Health ↗

Ohio WIC at a glance

Program nameOhio 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.

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

Ohio 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 Ohio

Apply with Ohio Department of Health. 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 Ohio?

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 Ohio 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio?

Apply with Ohio Department of Health. 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 Ohio?

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

Does Ohio make new residents wait for WIC?

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

Where do I report that I'm leaving Ohio?

Before you leave Ohio, ask your local county 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. Ohio WIC operates through local agencies in all 88 counties; statewide clinic-appointment line: 1-800-686-1754.

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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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