Texas Upgrades WIC EBT Cards to Enhance Family Benefit Management
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has launched upgraded EBT cards for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), aimed at simplifying benefit management for families.
The new WIC card features integration with the upgraded myWIC app, permitting clients to track their benefits and purchases in real time. One notable improvement is the ability to add WIC benefits remotely. Additionally, users can freeze and unfreeze their benefits through the app for enhanced security.
“We want Texas families to feel supported every time they use WIC,” stated HHS Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth. The upgrades are designed to help families confidently manage their benefits, plan their shopping, and ensure they obtain the nutritious foods they need.
The upgraded cards are distributed during clients’ scheduled appointments and can be used starting July 1. To activate their new cards, clients must create a PIN via the myWIC app or by calling the Texas WIC Card Management Line at 833-966-1382.
WIC recipients are entitled to a variety of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, and cheese, which support their nutritional needs. The program also provides free classes on breastfeeding and healthy eating, along with personalized nutrition counseling.
Women can begin applying for WIC benefits as soon as they confirm their pregnancy, and anyone with children under five—including fathers, foster parents, guardians, or grandparents—can also apply.
Currently, the HHSC WIC program serves over 760,000 women, infants, and children each month. For further information or to apply for benefits, visit TexasWIC.org or call 800-942-3678.