LINCOLN- The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reminded Nebraska families Tuesday to check their eligibility for the federal WIC program. Income eligibility for families up to 16 increased between 3.3% and 4.5%, meaning more Nebraskans might qualify

for the aid.

Dr. Timothy Tesmer, Nebraska’s chief medical officer, said that about 35,000 eligible Nebraskans are served each month. WIC offers nutritious foods, health education, and breastfeeding support to women who are pregnant or just had a baby, as well as infants and children up to the age of 5.

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