Utah WIC Program
Benefits, Eligibility & How to Apply
Utah WIC Agency Contact
About the Utah WIC Program
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Apply online at health.utah.gov → or call 1-877-942-5437 to get started.
Utah WIC is administered by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Family Health and serves tens of thousands of women, infants, and children across the state. Utah WIC operates through county public health departments, with clinics in every Utah county. To apply or request an appointment online, visit health.utah.gov/vpms/client.
Family Employment Program — Utah's Name for TANF
Utah uses the name Family Employment Program (FEP) for its TANF cash assistance program. Utah WIC lists FEP alongside Medicaid and SNAP as programs that make a household automatically income-eligible for WIC. If you receive FEP benefits, bring your current award letter from the Department of Workforce Services to your appointment — it replaces income documentation entirely.
Modernized eWIC Card
Utah WIC participants receive an eWIC card that works like a debit card at authorized grocery stores. Food benefits are stored in your WIC account online — not loaded directly onto the card itself — which means a lost or stolen card does not put your benefits at risk. Your account balance updates in real time after each purchase. Key details:
- One card per household: All family members share one card. Foster children each receive their own card.
- Self-checkout: Utah WIC supports eWIC at self-checkout at many authorized stores. The authorized vendor list at wic.utah.gov marks self-checkout-capable stores with an asterisk.
- Card services: To set, change, or reset your PIN, or to check your balance, call WIC card customer service at 1-855-784-5584 (English and Spanish). You can also manage your account at ebtEDGE.com (available in multiple languages) or use the WICShopper app.
Participant Discounts Beyond Food
Utah WIC maintains a dedicated discounts page listing benefits available to active participants beyond food. Show your Utah WIC card and a photo ID at participating locations. Discounts include the federal Lifeline Program for discounted phone or internet service (up to $9.25 per month; up to $34.25 for households on Tribal lands), discounted museum and attraction admission at locations including Hogle Zoo, the Natural History Museum of Utah, Clark Planetarium, and others, and discounted memberships at Amazon Prime, Walmart+, and Kroger/Smith's Boost. Check wic.utah.gov/discounts-with-wic for the current list.
Flexible Appointment and Education Options
Utah WIC offers in-person and phone appointments. Some clinics also offer walk-in appointments. Nutrition education — required between certification appointments — can be completed in person individually or in a group, online at wichealth.org, or by phone with a nutritionist. Electronic verification of income is accepted — you can show pay statements on your smartphone to clinic staff.
Authorized Stores Statewide
Utah WIC benefits are accepted at authorized grocery stores across the state. The full list with store details and self-checkout availability is at wic.utah.gov. Use the free WICShopper app to find authorized stores near you and scan products before checkout.
Tribal WIC Programs in Utah
Utah is home to eight federally recognized tribal nations: the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, the Navajo Nation, the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, the Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians, the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (White Mesa community). Some tribal nations operate their own Indian Tribal Organization (ITO) WIC programs that serve tribal members within their jurisdictions. The Navajo Nation operates an ITO WIC program covering portions of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Tribal members in Utah should contact their tribal health or social services office to determine which WIC program — tribal or state — serves their community. Eligible tribal households that do not participate in WIC may also apply for food assistance through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), administered by the USDA.
Income at or below 185% FPL. Automatic eligibility with Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF.
Monthly food benefits loaded to your WIC EBT card plus nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
Frequently Asked Questions — Utah WIC
Utah WIC Income Limits 2026
| Household Size | Annual Gross Income | Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 |
| Each additional person | add $10,175 | add $848 |
| Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Figures are 185% of the federal poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (including Guam). Alaska and Hawaii residents see higher income limits. Source: USDA FNS Federal Register notice 2025-03576 (90 FR 11598). | ||
Pregnant Women Count as Two
If you are pregnant, Utah WIC allows you to count your unborn child as a household member — which increases household size and raises the income threshold that applies to your family. If expecting multiples, count each baby separately. Student loans are not considered income for Utah WIC purposes.
Automatic Income Eligibility — Utah's Program Names
If your household participates in any of the following programs, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC and do not need to provide separate pay stubs or income documentation:
- Medicaid — bring your current Medicaid card, which also serves as proof of income
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program / food stamps) — bring a letter from the Department of Workforce Services showing your benefit amount
- Family Employment Program (FEP) — Utah's name for TANF cash assistance. Bring your current FEP award letter from the Department of Workforce Services.
- FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) — federal food assistance for eligible tribal households. FDPIR participation grants automatic WIC income eligibility.
For households that do not qualify through adjunctive eligibility, income must fall at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. For a household of four, that is $4,957 per month or $59,478 per year (effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The full income table for all household sizes is shown above.
Income Documentation if Not Auto-Eligible
If your household does not participate in Medicaid, SNAP, FEP, or FDPIR, bring pay statements from the last 30 days showing gross income for each adult in the home — four pay statements if paid weekly, two if paid every other week or twice monthly, one if paid monthly. If your income is seasonal, fluctuates, or you are self-employed, WIC staff can advise on acceptable documentation. Electronic verification is allowed — showing pay statements on a smartphone is acceptable.
Utah WIC does not ask about immigration or citizenship status. You do not need to be a legal U.S. resident to participate in WIC. Information shared with WIC clinic staff is kept confidential.
Utah WIC Approved Foods
Utah WIC food benefits are loaded onto an eWIC card and accepted at authorized grocery stores across Utah. Your monthly food package is based on your participant category (pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant, or child) and is determined at your certification appointment. Appointments are required approximately every three months to receive nutrition education and add the next set of food benefits to your account. Use the free WICShopper app to check your balance and scan products before checkout.
Food Categories
- Dairy: Milk, cheese, and yogurt. Soy-based beverages are available as a milk substitute for eligible participants.
- Eggs: Any color from domestic hens, whole or liquid pasteurized.
- Whole grains: Iron-fortified cereals, 100% whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, tortillas, and other whole grain options. Utah WIC highlights name-brand breakfast cereals and whole wheat pasta on its website.
- Fruits and vegetables: A monthly cash value benefit — the amount is shown on your benefit card — for fresh, frozen, and canned produce without added sugars.
- Legumes: Dried and canned beans and peas. Mature legumes only.
- Peanut butter: Creamy or chunky, any brand, regular or reduced fat.
- Tofu: Calcium-set tofu available as a protein alternative for eligible participants.
- Canned fish: Available in breastfeeding women's food packages and for children ages 2 to 5.
- Juice: 100% vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable juice, unsweetened only.
- Infant foods: Iron-fortified infant cereal, jarred baby food (fruits, vegetables, and meats), and WIC-approved infant formula. Special medical formulas require a completed Formula and Food Authorization Form (FAFAF) from a healthcare provider, submitted by the participant or faxed directly to the WIC clinic.
How the eWIC Card Works
Benefits are stored in your WIC account online — not loaded directly onto the card itself. This means if your card is lost or stolen, your benefits remain in your account and are not lost with the card. Unused benefits expire at midnight on the last day of each month and do not roll over. The card holds up to three months of benefits at a time. Only the head of household (parent or guardian) can change the PIN — call 1-855-784-5584 or visit ebtEDGE.com. Identification is not required when using the card at the grocery store; your PIN is your identification at checkout.
WICShopper App
Download the free WICShopper app from the App Store or Google Play. Link your card to view your real-time benefit balance by food category, scan product UPC codes to check WIC eligibility before checkout, find authorized stores near you, and use the balance screen as proof of active benefits when accessing WIC participant discounts at partner locations.
Self-Checkout
Utah WIC supports eWIC at self-checkout at many authorized stores. The authorized vendor list at wic.utah.gov marks self-checkout-capable stores with an asterisk.
