WIC provides foods to supplement the diets of pregnant & breastfeeding women, and infants & children under 5 years of age. Special infant formulas and certain medical foods may also be provided when prescribed by a physician or health professional for a specified medical condition. Milk, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, dry and canned beans, canned tuna and salmon.Fresh, frozen and canned fruits & vegetables ( view Produce Clarifications list, PDF).Baby food fruits and vegetables and meats.At least 50% of the authorized cereals are whole grain. Adult cereals, fortified with iron and folic acid.Which brands are eligible? Oregon WIC has authorized specific brands of: Other License and Certificate Related Topics.Residential and Outpatient Behavioral Health.Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records.Licenses and Certificates arrow_drop_down.Other Health System Reform Related Topics.
Other Oregon Health Plan Related Topics.Do you qualify for OHP? (Opens in new window).Log into your OHP Account (Opens in new window).Other Program and Service Related Topics.To find out all WIC food list for your state, select your state below. Some of the foods available through the WIC program include eggs, cheese, infant and adult cereal, fruits and vegetables, canned fish, peanut butter and canned beans and peas and more. All states are supposed to convert over to this new system by the year 2020. To find out if your state is using WIC EBT cards, please select your state below.
They will then swipe the card and it will automatically subtract the amount from your WIC balance.Įach month it will automatically refill your card electronically so you do not have to go down to your local WIC clinic. It is like a normal debit or credit card where you hand it to the cashier at check out.
However, states are now transitioning to have you use what is a called a WIC EBT card. When receiving WIC benefits you would normally receive paper checks or vouchers to use to purchase WIC approved foods. To find out what foods you can purchase using your WIC benefits, select your state below. Look for the We Accept WIC decal at the grocery store. Your WIC office will let you know the locations where you can use your benefits. Once an applicant is approved for WIC they are given checks/vouchers, or in some states a WIC EBT (Electronic benefit transfer) card that they can then use to buy food.Įach month you will then need to visit your local WIC clinic to receive more checks/vouchers for as long as you are on the WIC program. Effective October1, 2019 WIC Participant Responsibilities Before you shop: Check your benefit balance and the date your benefits expire before you shop. One of the benefits when receiving WIC is the ability to purchase nutritious and healthy foods at your local grocery store.
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