SDS/R&Rs
What does SDS and R&R stand for?
Self Declaration Statement and Rights and Responsibilities
What do you do in the case of a certification/re-certification?
Make a new care plan.
What is the purpose of Program Orientation?
To provide guidance on providing program orientation to new participants.
As of April 13th, 2026, what yogurt product is now listed as CANNOT buy?
Non-dairy or plant based yogurt.
At what months should a midcertification be completed?
At the 5th, 6th, or 7th month of certification.
When do you provide a participant with the Rights & Responsibilities?
Once eligibility has been determined at initial certification, recertification, and when transferring from out of state with a verification of certification (VOC)
What type of information should you put under a goal?
Include: What they plan to do, how they will do it, when they will start or when the action will happen.
What are the three options for providing the Welcome to WIC Orientation?
1. Watch the Welcome to WIC video.
2. Complete the Welcome to WIC Orientation on WICHealth.org
or
3. Welcome to WIC Orientation phone script
As of April 13th, 2026, what new expansions have been made to plant-based milk alternatives?
Expanded to include pea milk and oat milk blends
“Soy” renamed to “soy milk”
New various brands and products
What is the purpose of the WIC Program?
The purpose of the WIC program is to provide supplemental foods and nutrition education, which includes breastfeeding promotion and support.
When do you use the Self Declaration Statement?
When an individual does not have proof of income, address, or identification at initial certification and/or recertification.
In the event that a participant declines to set a goal, what should you do?
Encourage a participant to choose a goal even if they declined to choose a goal at the last contact.
What is one of the most important eligibility proofs that an applicant needs to have with them at the time of their certification?
The applicant must have proof of ID at certification.
As of April 13th, 2026, what canned beans can you NOT buy?
Canned beans, peas, or lentils with sauce
Canned beans, peas, or lentils with artificial, reduced-calorie, or no-calorie sweeteners
Organic canned beans, peas, or lentils
What forms are required to be given to a participant?
1. SDS
2. Multi-User Breast Pump Loan Agreement
3. All Notice of Actions and Notice of Expirations
4. Outbound VOC
(WPPM 1000-140)
What are the three options for how a participant can receive the R&R?
1. Family representative/caretaker reads the Know Your Rights and Responsibilities (R&R) form
2. Watches the R&R section of the Welcome to WIC video
or
3. The approved summary of the R&R is read by LA staff
What type of information does a future follow-up appointment include?
Mid-Cert, and any individualized nutrition counseling contacts that do not follow a class script.
Participants CANNOT use their WIC card for the use of...?
Participants CANNOT sell, return, or trade foods purchased with food benefits for cash or other unauthorized items.
As of April 13th 2026, what is accepted under fresh fruits and vegetables?
Fresh herbs, cut at the root or with the root intact.
Where should staff document bloodwork in WIC WISE?
After eligibility is determined and if the participant chooses to have the R&R read to them, where can you find the approved summary of the R&R?
Sharepoint- Job Aids
What information should be indicated for a future appointment?
Indicate if high risk status has been resolved and if no further high risk follow-up is needed OR indicate when next follow up should take place
If an applicant is missing required proofs, can they be certified?
NO. If an applicant is missing more than one required proof, the applicant cannot be certified, even for a shortened certification period. LA staff must advise the applicant to return to the clinic and re-apply once they can provide the necessary proofs of WIC eligibility.
Lactose-free milk: .75 gallon, and one gallon containers AND/OR Powdered dry milk in 9.625 oz containers.
In alignment with federal guidance, what should be followed regarding missing appointments and benefit issuing?
All participants must be issued benefits for their entire certification period regardless of whether or not they miss their appointment(s).