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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2020 14:06:59 GMT
Does anyone know if a pregnant young woman (20) can get WIC (or any benefits really) if they are still claimed as a dependent on their parents taxes?
Trying to help dd's best friend. Her family situation isn't the best (not the worst, but not that great either). Lives with mom and stepdad. They rely on her to care for their younger dd (no pay, spending money at times) which means she doesn't work many hours. DD is saying that friend isn't qualifying for any help because she works fifteen hours a week at a minimum wage job. Which doesn't sound right at all. Perhaps it's because she is claimed on her mother's taxes? I don't know for sure, but I assume she is. Not in college.
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Post by beepdave on Aug 27, 2020 14:20:25 GMT
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Post by iowgirl on Aug 27, 2020 14:33:13 GMT
Does anyone know if a pregnant young woman (20) can get WIC (or any benefits really) if they are still claimed as a dependent on their parents taxes? Trying to help dd's best friend. Her family situation isn't the best (not the worst, but not that great either). Lives with mom and stepdad. They rely on her to care for their younger dd (no pay, spending money at times) which means she doesn't work many hours. DD is saying that friend isn't qualifying for any help because she works fifteen hours a week at a minimum wage job. Which doesn't sound right at all. Perhaps it's because she is claimed on her mother's taxes? I don't know for sure, but I assume she is. Not in college. I think they can only claim her until age 19, if she is not a student. Edit: ... probably scratch that. If they are providing more than half her support, they can still claim her until 24 or 25. |
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Post by lizacreates on Aug 27, 2020 15:05:51 GMT
It’s not just the pregnant woman’s earnings that’s counted; it’s the entire family’s income because they all live together. In other words, total gross household income. From what I gather from your post there are four of them at present – mother, stepfather, pregnant daughter, younger daughter. Per Michigan WIC, a family of four may earn no more than $47,638/year to qualify. (The pregnant daughter being claimed or not on her mother’s income tax return is irrelevant.)
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Post by Darcy Collins on Aug 27, 2020 15:07:19 GMT
It actually doesn't matter if they claim her or not. WIC eligibility is based on household. If you are living with someone and they are providing part of her household expenses their income is counted in whether she is eligible.
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Post by gotranch on Aug 27, 2020 15:23:45 GMT
DD qualified in an almost identical scenario. Definitely have her contact and work with her local WIC/office and not assume she does not qualify.
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Post by stormycat on Aug 27, 2020 16:27:34 GMT
She should talk to a Social Worker through county health and human services department. They can help her apply for benefits that she may be entitled to.
Does she have medical insurance? Or does she need to apply for Medicaid.
Is the father of the baby involved?
How does she plan on supporting a baby if she isn’t really working or getting help?
It’s not an easy position to be in.
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Post by holly on Aug 27, 2020 16:35:49 GMT
Definitely have her talk to her local WIC office. They will help her navigate what she needs to do and whether she qualifies. That’s what they do, all day long. And can usually help in other ways if not qualified. Your local health dept should have programs available for pregnant women not just WIC, I know ours does (I work there).
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