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

Moving TO South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and South Carolina Department of Public 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 South Carolina

Before leaving South Carolina, 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: South Carolina Department of Public Health ↗

South Carolina WIC at a glance

Program nameSouth Carolina 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 usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. SC DPH offers in-person and phone appointments, and many locations have walk-in hours.

South Carolina WIC income limits by household size (2026–27)

South Carolina 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 South Carolina

Apply with South Carolina Department of Public Health. Go to the official agency page ↗

Processing time: WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. SC DPH offers in-person and phone appointments, and many locations have walk-in hours.

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Common questions

What is the WIC income limit in South Carolina?

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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina?

Apply with South Carolina Department of Public Health. Processing time: WIC eligibility is usually determined at the certification appointment itself; federal rules cap the wait for that appointment at 20 days from your request. SC DPH offers in-person and phone appointments, and many locations have walk-in hours.

Who runs WIC in South Carolina?

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

Does South Carolina make new residents wait for WIC?

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

Where do I report that I'm leaving South Carolina?

Before you leave South Carolina, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card for each participant — federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your WIC certification moves with you. Then contact a WIC clinic in your new state to transfer.

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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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