Do I need to be enrolled in Medicaid to participate in WIC?

No. Mothers and dependent children do not need to be enrolled in Medicaid and are still eligible for WIC even if they are employed and/or they are covered by private insurance.

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1. Who in my family is eligible for WIC?
2. Can fathers, grandparents, guardians, or foster parents apply for benefits for the children living in their households?
3. Do I need to be enrolled in Medicaid to participate in WIC?
4. If I already receive SNAP benefits, can I also sign up for WIC?
5. Are there other assistance programs that I might be eligible for?
6. Do I need to be a US citizen to enroll?
7. Can WIC help with special dietary needs?
8. How long do I have to wait for benefits after signing up?
9. Are families ever denied WIC because too many people sign up?