WIC

 

 

 

 

This is an income based supplemental food program providing nutritional education, breastfeeding support, and free food to help pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children get the vitamins and minerals they need for proper growth and development.  Foods available are: infant formula, infant cereal, infant fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, 100% fruit juice, peanut butter or dried beans and peas, whole grain products, fruits, vegetables, tuna, and salmon.

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• WIC is not welfare

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• WIC will not reduce your food stamps

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• Even if you are working, you may be eligible for WIC

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Formulas approved by the WIC program are:

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• Enfamil Products

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• Some other formulas are available with a specific prescription from the doctor.

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• No low iron formula is allowed on the Illinois WIC Program.

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  Currently a family of four can earn up to $40,793 per year and still be eligible for the WIC Program.  Income guidelines can change from year to year.  Current income guidelines can be found online at www.wicprogram.org/il-illinois-wic-program.  Once on this website, click on 'WIC program income eligibility'.

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For additional information or an appointment:

Phone: 309-734-8368 in Warren County

Phone: 309-627-2423 in Henderson County

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At Birth

Hep B

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2 Months

DTap, Polio, Hep B, HIB, PCV

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4 Months

DTap, Polio, Hep B, HIB, PCV

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6 Months

DTap, PCV, Hep B, Polio, HIB

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12 Months

MMR, HIB, PCV, Varicella

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15 Months

DTap

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4-6 Years

MMR, DTap, Polio, Varicella

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11-16 Years

Tdap, HPV, MCV

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Pneumonia

The vaccine is recommended for adults at risk of pneumococcal disease or its complications because pulmonary disease, diabetes, alcoholism.

 

Flu Vaccine

Recommended for people at risk for getting complications, and people in close contact with them. Persons over 50 years and anyone who has a serious long-term health problem. Physicians, nurses and people who provide essential community health services.

Childhood Immunization Fees utilizing State Vaccine is a $8.00 administrative fee however, no one is refused due to inability to pay. Other vaccines the cost is $8.00 administration fee plus the cost of the vaccine.

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Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)

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Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)

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1 Person $23, 606

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2 Persons $31, 894

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3 Persons $40, 182

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4 Persons $48, 470

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5 Persons $56, 758

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6 Persons $65, 046

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7 Persons $73, 334

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8 Persons $81, 622

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*For households with more than eight people, add $8,288 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted bor funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or Local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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