How to Apply for WIC in Alaska
Step-by-Step Guide
Alaska WIC Agency
Applying for WIC in Alaska
Alaska WIC does not have an online application. To apply, download and complete the paper application forms from the Alaska Department of Health WIC website, then call the WIC clinic closest to you to schedule an appointment. Your local clinic will provide instructions on how to get height, weight, and hemoglobin measurements if needed before your visit. Find your nearest clinic at health.alaska.gov or email doh.wic.info@alaska.gov.
Step 1: Find Your Clinic and Download Forms
Use the clinic finder at health.alaska.gov or email doh.wic.info@alaska.gov to locate the clinic nearest you. Download and print the application forms for your family category — pregnant women, postpartum/breastfeeding, infant, or child — from the Alaska DPA WIC website. Alaska Native and American Indian families in Anchorage may also contact Southcentral Foundation WIC directly at 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508. Other Alaska Native regional health corporations may serve your area — contact your regional organization or the state WIC office for guidance.
Step 2: Gather Your Documents
- Proof of identity for each person applying (driver's license, passport, birth certificate, social security card, or immunization record)
- Proof of Alaska residency (driver's license, voter registration, library card, utility bill, or rent/mortgage receipt)
- Proof of income — most recent pay stubs for the last 30 days for everyone working in your home — not required if enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid, Denali KidCare, ATAP, or FDPIR
- Current card or program number for any qualifying benefit program (SNAP, Medicaid, Denali KidCare, ATAP, or FDPIR)
- All children you are applying for must be present at the appointment
Step 3: Attend Your Clinic Appointment
Bring your completed application forms and documents to your appointment. WIC staff will verify your eligibility, conduct a nutritional assessment including height, weight, and a hemoglobin blood test for iron levels, and provide personalized nutrition and breastfeeding counseling. If eligible, you will receive your eWIC card with benefits the same day.
Step 4: Manage Your Benefits
Download the WICShopper app to register your eWIC card, check your benefit balance, scan product barcodes in the store, and find your nearest WIC clinic and authorized retailers. You can also manage your card through the ebtEDGE online portal at ebtedge.com or call the eWIC Customer Service line at 1-844-386-3149. For nutrition education, log in to wichealth.org to complete required nutrition lessons at home. Ask your clinic about seasonal FMNP farmers' market benefits and breastfeeding support resources, including virtual lactation support through Alaska WIC's partnership with Pacify Health.
Recertification
WIC benefits are not automatic — participants must recertify at regular intervals to continue receiving benefits. Pregnant women are certified through six months postpartum, or up to twelve months postpartum if breastfeeding. Infants are certified around six months of age and again just before their first birthday. Children are recertified every six months until they reach age 5. Your WIC clinic will notify you when recertification is due. Bring the same types of documents as your initial appointment — proof of identity, Alaska residency, and income documentation or proof of enrollment in an adjunctive program.
Application FAQ — Alaska WIC
No. Alaska WIC does not have an online application. Download and complete paper application forms from health.alaska.gov, then call your nearest WIC clinic to schedule your in-person appointment. You can also reach the state WIC office by email at doh.wic.info@alaska.gov.
Bring proof of identity for each person applying (driver's license, passport, birth certificate, social security card, or immunization record), proof of Alaska residency (driver's license, voter registration, utility bill, or rent receipt), and your most recent pay stubs for all working household members for the last 30 days. Income proof is not required if you have a current SNAP, Medicaid, Denali KidCare, ATAP, or FDPIR card or program number. All children you are applying for must be present at the appointment.
Email doh.wic.info@alaska.gov or use the clinic finder at health.alaska.gov to find the nearest authorized WIC clinic or agency serving your community. Alaska WIC has clinics distributed across the state's regions, and Alaska Native regional health corporations may operate WIC programs in your area. Your local clinic will advise on any special procedures for remote or rural access, including how to obtain required height, weight, and hemoglobin measurements.
Yes. All children you are applying for must be present at your WIC certification appointment. This is required so WIC staff can conduct the nutritional assessment — height, weight, and hemoglobin testing — for each child. The adult applying for themselves (pregnant or postpartum women) must also attend in person.
Yes. Contact an Alaska WIC clinic with your out-of-state WIC certification documents. WIC staff can verify your existing certification and issue Alaska benefits. Before leaving your previous state, ask your current WIC clinic for a transfer card or documentation of your WIC participation. Email the Alaska WIC office at doh.wic.info@alaska.gov to find the right clinic for your new location.
