WIC Application Instructions

Applicants receiving benefits from certain programs such as TANF, Medicaid, and SNAP automatically qualify the income test. A pregnant woman is considered two persons for calculating number of people in household for applying income limits.

Call your nearest WIC clinic. You can find phone numbers and directions for your nearest office from this link.
When you make the call, WIC office representative will set an appointment for a face-to-face interview.
After you have the appointment, get information about documents you need to take to the interview. You will usually have to take proof of your identity, citizenship, and income. If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP benefits, you will have to bring the proof to show that you're participating in the program. You will also need to take proof of Social Security benefits that you're already receiving.

Eligibility Requirements

The following are eligible to receive Louisiana WIC benefits:

Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women
Postpartum women
Infants
Children

Breastfeeding women can receive benefits up to first birthday of infant while children will receive benefits up to their fifth birthday.

If you meet the categorical requirements for Louisiana WIC program, you will also have to meet the following eligibility criteria to receive Louisiana WIC benefits.

US citizen or a qualified alien
Be a resident of Louisiana
Meet income guidelines
Be on a nutrition or health risk

Income Limits:

Households with income above income limits as set by USDA will not be able to receive benefits. Look at the chart here to see if your household income is within income limits.