WIC History
WIC was started in ______________
WIC was started as a pilot program in 1972 and made permanent in 1974.
Automatic Termination by Crossroads due to
failure to have benefits loaded for 90 days
Liquid Gold
WIC risk criteria was added to determine whether the individual is a nutrition risk in this year
1997
WIC nutrition risk criteria were developed by FNS in conjunction with State and local WIC agency experts. WIC State agencies are not required to use all of the nutritional risk criteria on the new list. At a minimum, the applicant’s height and weight must be measured and bloodwork taken to check for anemia. An applicant must have at least one of the medical or dietary conditions on the State’s list of WIC nutrition risk criteria.
Procedure(s) when a WIC 395 is denied
Deny in bottom box
Scan into Crossroads "denied"
enter 395 into 395 book
Fax denial to Physician requesting a new 395 with correct information
discuss with parent
1975
eligibility also extended to non-BF women and children to age 5.
Standard formula amounts in Crossroads are found here
Prescribe Food (Under Issue Benefits)
BEST EVER BF coordinator
Jaynie
Very low hemoglobin requires a
High Risk Appointment in 3 months
395 accepted - procedure
Sign
Date
Scan into Crossroads
enter into book
contact parent
EXBF food package was introduced in this year
1992
To encourage breastfeeding, a WIC food package is specifically designed to benefit women who exclusively breastfeed their infants. Later, the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Act of 1992 establishes the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Each and every carousel
Food listed including formula and amounts
whether it is a 1 month issuance or 3 month issuance
Check the food package list prior to sending/printing it to parents
EXBF packages contain these extra foods
Fish
Risks should be assigned in the "Assigned Risk Factors" location in Crossroads.
Formulas that DO NOT go onto a WIC card
Elecare/Elecare Jr
Alfamino
Pediatric Peptide formulas
Etc.
Always verify - ask if not sure
Income standard for WIC is
Income Standard: To be eligible on the basis of income, the applicant’s’ gross income (i.e. before taxes are withheld) must fall at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines, or at the State agency’s income standard.
Automatic Income Eligibility: Certain applicants can be determined income-eligible for WIC based on their participation in certain programs, such as individuals:
eligible to receive SNAP benefits, Medicaid, for TANF,
with certain family members eligible for Medicaid or TANF, or
All special formulas can be put on the card
True or False
False
Baby nurses of "falls off" your breast
baby turns away from your nipple
baby relaxes their body and opens their fists.
Hgb checks for infants/children under 2 years of age are required at
Hgb check – required at 1 year (9-12 mo of age), 18 months and 2 years
OTM special formula issuance requires this
Medicaid verification/scanned in
The first WIC site officially opened in
Pineville, KY
1 month issuance required for
Special formula/nutritional food package
Pregnant and BF moms should be referred to ....
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
There are 2 types of "Nutrition Risk" and are recognized for WIC eligibility - they are
Medically-based risks (designated as “high priority”) such as anemia, underweight, maternal age, history of pregnancy complications, or poor pregnancy outcomes.
Diet-based risks such as inadequate dietary pattern.
OTM max formula packages should be given this type of appointment
Individual Nutrition Education
Parent must be contacted
Medicaid verified by staff up front and scanned
Nutritionist/Nutritionist Associate who issues MUST contact parent and verify address.