Fact Sheet
Public Charge Resources
By National WIC Association
WIC is not and has never been a factor in public charge determinations. In 2019, the Trump Administration expanded the public charge test to identify potential use of programs like Medicaid and SNAP among several other factors. This policy was overturned by the Biden Administration. Neither the Trump or Biden Administration’s public charge policy included WIC.
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Date Added
January 21, 2025
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