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Program BookletInformatIon for PartIcIPants
EffEctivE NOvEMBER 1, 2012
Whole GraIns, Beans, Peanut Butter & fIsh
Breakfast cereals
JuIce
fruIts & VeGetaBles
Infant food, Infant cereal, mIlk, cheese & eGGs
What to bring to your WIC Appointment:
Each person who is applying for Wic.
A parent, guardian, or caretaker of an infant, child, or woman under 18 years old who is applying for Wic.
Proof of income. Income documents for everyone in your family who works or has a source of income.
For Example:•Paycheckstub(s)forthepast30days;ifpaidbiweekly,bring2paystubs;or,ifpaidweekly,bring4paystubs.
•Awardletterforalimony,childsupport,socialsecurity (includingSSI).
•Unemploymentorworker’scompensationstatement.
YoumayautomaticallybeincomeeligibleifyouorcertainfamilymembersparticipateinMedicaid,TemporaryAssistance
forNeedyFamilies(TANF)orFoodStamps(SNAP).(Proof of eligibility is needed.)
Proof of identity foryourselfandeachpersonwhoisapplyingfor WIC.
For Example:•Driver’slicense •Hospitalrecord •PhotoID•Immunizationrecord •Marriagelicense •Birthcertificate
Proof of Address
For Example:•Billorbusinessletteraddressedtoyou•Rentreceipt•Currentdriver’slicense
immunization Record(s) forallinfantsandchildrenuptoage 2yearswhoareapplyingforWIC.
WICisanutritionprogramthatprovidesnutritionandhealtheducation,
breastfeedingsupport,healthyfoodandreferralstootherservicesfreeofcharge
toIndianafamilieswhoqualify.WICstandsfortheSpecialSupplementalNutrition
ProgramforWomen,Infants and Children.
Wic OffERs fAMiliEs:•Breastfeedingpromotionandsupport
•Checkstobuyhealthyfood
•Healthandsocialservicereferrals
• Immunizationscreeningandreferrals
•Tipsforeatingwelltoimprovehealth
Wic NutRitiON stAff MEEt With EAch Wic PARticiPANt tO:•Reviewnutritionandhealthbehaviors
•Provideindividualnutritionadvice
•Supportfamiliesmakingchangesfor
betterhealth
•Offeraselectionofhealthyfoods
Wic PROvidEs gOOd fOOd
FormoreinformationabouttheIndianaWICProgramand/orNutritionandBreastfeedingEducationgoto:www.wic.in.gov
And A Whole lot more
fruIts & VeGetaBlesAny Brand - 4 oz. container
Includessingleingredientorcombinationoffruitsand/orvegetables(e.g.,apple-banana,sweetpotato-apple).
Not included:
•Mixtureswithcereal,desserts,dinners,orfoodcombinations(e.g.,meatandvegetables,rice,pasta,yogurt,ornoodles)
•Meatsticks,organic,addedsugar,starch,salt,orDHA
meatsAny Brand - 2.5 oz. container (Meat only, may include broth or gravy)
Availableitems:
•TurkeyandBroth•ChickenandBroth•BeefandBroth•HamandBroth
Infant Foodany GraIn or multIGraInAny Brand - 8 oz. box
Not included: Canned,formula,fruit,organicorvarietypacks,DHA.
Infant CerealChecks requiring the purchase of Beech-Nut brand only end December 31, 2012.
fluId mIlk
Whiteonly,typeandsizespecifiedoncheck.
•WholeorVitaminD•Reduced-fat(2%),low-fat(½or1%),orfat-free(skim)
sPecIalty mIlk As listed on check.
•Evaporated:12oz.•Lactose-free:quartor½ gallon*•Sweetacidophilus:½ gallon•UHT•Powder:9.6oz.or25.6oz.•8thContinentSoymilkOriginalonly,½ gallon*Twoone-quartcartonsmaybesubstitutedfor½ gallontoobtainthemaximumamountonthecheck.
Not included: Flavored,imitation,organic,non-dairy,buttermilk,Milnot,orVitamite.
milkany sIze, WhIte or BroWn1 dozen
Not included: Lowcholesterol,organic,Eggland’sBestorotherspecialtyeggs,cagefree,orfreerange.
eggsu.s. made, PrePackaGed8 oz. to 16 oz.
Chooseregular,light,low-fat,orfat-free;block,sliced,shredded,bagged,cubed,string,stick,orcrumbles.
Anyofthefollowingflavorsorcombinationsofflavors:
Cheese
•American–pasteurizedprocessed
•Cheddar•Colby•Colby-Jack
Not included: Fromthedeliarea,randomweight(non-uniformsizestypicallylabeledindecimals,e.g.,.62lb.),cheesefood,product,substituteorspread,imitation,spiced,flavored,organic,imported,oranysizesmallerthan8oz.
•MontereyJack•Mozzarella•Provolone•Swiss
Whole GraIns, Beans, Peanut Butter & fIsh
Breakfast cereals
JuIce
fruIts & VeGetaBles
Infant food, Infant cereal, mIlk, cheese & eGGs
Whole GraIns, Beans, Peanut Butter & fIsh
Breakfast cereals
JuIce
fruIts & VeGetaBles
frozenAny variety of frozen fruits without added sugar.
Any variety of frozen vegetables except white potatoes.
Fruits and VegetablesDollar amount specified on Cash Value Voucher.
fresh Whole or cut(includes plain bagged)
Not included:Red,YukonGold,Russetandotherkindsofwhitepotatoes(orangeyamsandsweetpotatoesareallowed);pickledvegetables;olives;herbsorspices;nuts;saladbaritems;edibleblossoms;ornamentalordecorativepumpkins,orpartytrayswithdip,dressing,orcroutons.
tips to help you receive the maximum value for your Fruit and Vegetable Cash Value Voucher
Considerpurchasingfixedpriceitems(pre-baggeditemswithapre-determinedprice).
Buyitemsthathavenotbeenpre-cut(slicedmeloncostsmorethanawholeoneyousliceandpeelathome).
Usecouponstolowerthepriceofitemsandshopsales.
Purchase“inseason”forthelowestproduceprices.
Ifyougoovertheamountofthevoucher,askthecashierforhelpinpickingitemstoremovefromthetransaction.
rememBerFruitandVegetableCashVouchersareredeemableuptotheamountstatedonthevoucher($6.00,$10.00,or$15.00).Ifthepurchasepriceexceedsthestatedvalue,participantmaypaytheadditionalamount with another form of tender or choosetopurchasealesserquantity.Nocashbackorgiftcardsareallowed.
chart for Purchasing fruits and Vegetables
Price per Pounds
pound 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4
$0.69 $1.04 $1.38 $1.73 $2.07 $2.42 $2.76
$0.99 $1.49 $1.98 $2.48 $2.97 $3.47 $3.96
$1.49 $2.24 $2.98 $3.73 $4.47 $5.22 $5.96
$1.69 $2.54 $3.38 $4.23 $5.07 $5.92
$1.99 $2.99 $3.98 $4.98 $5.97
$2.49 $3.74 $4.98
Not included:Packageswithaddedsugar,oilsorfats,herbsorspices;creams,sauces,orbreading
Whole GraIns, Beans, Peanut Butter & fIsh
Breakfast cereals
JuiceSize is specified on check.
shelf staBle or refrIGerated64 oz. only. Any container. For children only
Juicy JuiceAnyflavor
100%juice(fruitorvegetable)andatleast120%VitaminC
grapefruit Juice
Anybrand
Old OrchardAny100%
Juice–exceptPremium
Welch’sGrape-purple,
red or white only
v8Regularorlow sodium
vegetablejuiceonly
campbell’s Regularorlowsodium tomato
juiceonly
Orange JuiceAnybrand
Apple JuiceHy-Top,Indian
Summer,LuckyLeaf,
Musselman’sorSeneca
Not included:Beverages,cocktailjuices,fruitdrinks,juicedrinks,ororganicjuices.
frozen concentrate11.5 oz. – 12 oz For women only
senecaApplejuice
senecaGrapejuice
KrogerApplejuice
doleAnyflavor
Orange JuiceAnybrand
grapefruit Juice
Anybrand
Welch’sAnyflavorwith
yellowtab
Old OrchardAnyflavorwith
greentab
non-frozen concentrate11.5 oz. – 12 oz For women only
Welch’sAnyflavor
Juicy JuiceAnyflavor
JuIce
Whole GraIns, Beans, Peanut Butter & fIsh
Breakfast cereals
Cereal
cold cereal10 oz. or larger, any combination not to exceed 36 oz.
= Whole Grain Cereal
FAFA
FA= 100% Daily Value of Folic Acid
FA
FAFA
*Pregnant women and women considering becoming pregnant: Look for the cereals with 100% DV (daily value) of folic acid.
FAFA
FA
hot cereal
BananaNutCrunch
FA FA
FA FA
FA FAFA
FAFA FA FA
FAFA FAFA FA
FAFA
FA
FA
FA
Cheerios(Regular only)
MultiGrainCheerios
CornChex RiceChex WheatChex Corn Flakes(Regular only)
Crispix CrispyRice Grape-Nuts Grape-NutsFlakes
HoneyBunchesofOats-Almonds
HoneyBunchesofOats-Honey
Roasted
HoneyBunchesofOats-
Cinnamon Bunches
Cream of Wheat WholeGrain2-1/2minute
KingVitamin Kix HoneyKix Life FrostedMiniSpooners
FrostedMiniWheatsBiteSize(no fruit, maple
vanilla or organic)
FrostedMiniWheats BigSize
Cream of Wheat -Original1,
2-1/2,10minute
UnfrostedMiniWheats-Bite
Size
OatmealSquares
-BrownSugar
OatmealSquares
-Cinnamon
RiceKrispies SpecialK(Original,no
fruit)
Total(Regular only)
Wheaties(Regular only)
QuakerOatmeal(Instant, original
flavor only)
Malt-O-Meal(Original only)
CoCo Wheats
WAys tO Buy 36 Oz Of cEREAl
= 36 oz+ +12 oz 12 oz 12 oz= 36 oz+12 oz 24 oz = 36 oz+18 oz 18 oz = 35.5 oz+18 oz 17.5 oz
sara leeClassic100%WholeWheat
WonderSoft100%WholeWheat
Nature’s Own100%WholeWheat
SugarFree
Best choice100%WholeWheat
schnuck’s100%WholeWheat
Whole GraIns, Beans, Peanut Butter & fIsh
Peanut ButterreGular or crunchy18 oz. jars only
Not included: Spread,organic,mixedwithjelly,marshmallow,orhoney.
Fish
Packed In Water, oIl, or VeGetaBle Brothup to 30 oz., can or foil pouch, any size
•LightTuna
•PinkSalmon
•Sardines(flavoredallowed)
Not included: Freshorfrozen,flavoredtunaorsalmon,yellowfinoralbacoretuna,ororganic.
For fully breastfeeding moms.
Beans, Peas & lentilsdry1 lb. bag
cannedAny combination not to exceed 64 oz.
•FatFreeRefried
•Kidney(mayhaveasmallamountofsugar)
•Garbanzo(ChickPeas)
•Navy
•GreatNorthern
•Black
Not included: Boxed,bakedbeans,waxbeans,organic,soups,addedsugars,fats,oils,ormeats.
Whole grainsBread16 oz. only
Wholewheatorwholegrainloaf.
Aunt Millie’s•Cranberry-AppleSwirl•RaisinSwirl•WholeGrainWhite
Bunny100%WholeWheat
healthy life•100%WholeWheat•100%WholeGrainWheatSugarFree
Pepperidge farm•Stoneground100%WholeWheat•VeryThinSoft100%WholeWheat
Roman Meal100%WholeWheat
tortIllas16 oz.
BroWn rIceup to 16 oz.
Anybrand,plain,boxesorbags,instant,quick,orregular
chi-chi’sWhole Wheat or Corn
la BanderitaWhole Wheat or Corn
MissionWhole Wheat or Corn
Best choiceWhole Wheat or Corn
don PanchoWhole Wheat or Corn
la BurritaCorn
OrtegaWhole Wheat
Not included: Buns,rolls,bagels,orbakery.
frequently asked questIons/your rIGhts & resPonsIBIlItIes
tIPs & remInders
hoW to use a WIc check
AskyourWICstaffaboutservicesinyourarea.AspecificfunctionoftheIndianaWICcertificationprocessistomakereferralstoMedicaidandothersocialserviceprograms.AlthoughtheIndianaWICProgramdoesnotprovidehealthcare,IndianaWICwillreferallapplicantstohealthcareprovidersasappropriate.Someofthereferralsinclude:
BreastfeedInG BenefIts & referrals
Breastfeeding is Healthy for BabiesEverymothercanhelpherbabydevelopandgrowwithherownbreastmilk.It’salsoahealthy,affordablesolution.
Healthyfor BABiEs•Bestpossiblenutrition•Easytodigest•ReducesriskofSIDS,earinfections,RSV,anddiarrhea•Helpspreventchronicdiseaseslikediabetes,asthma,heartdisease,andcancer•Promotesbraingrowth
Healthyfor MOMs•Promotesweightlossafterpregnancy•Preventschronicdiseaseslikeosteoporosisandcancer•Alwaysreadyattherighttemperature
Greatfor fAMiliEs•Helpsmomsandbabiesstayhealthy•Healthymomsandbabiesaremoreactiveandreadyforplay•Savestime,moneyandtheenvironment
IndianaWIChasLactationConsultantsandPeerCounselorsonstafftoprovidebreastfeedingsupportatnocost.WICcanhelpwithanychallengesincludingthetransitionbacktoworkorschool.
Exclusivelybreastfeedingmothersandtheirbabiesreceiveextrafoodbenefits.
referrals
•Medicaid•TANF•SNAP•MaternalandChildHealthPrograms•ExpandedFoodandNutritionProgramofferedbyCooperativeExtensionServices
•HoosierHealthwise•HealthyFamilies
•HeadStart•CountyHealthDepartmentsforImmunizations•ChildSupportEnforcement•LocalDrugTreatmentCenters•Doctor’sOfficesincludingPrivateOfficesandCommunityHealthCenters
•LocalFoodPantriesandShelters
How to use a WIC check
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1 Make sure the participant’s name is listed. Contact your local WIC clinic if someone else needs to use the WIC check.
2 check the dates.Datemustbethesameasorafterthe“FirstDaytoUse”andbeforeorthesameasthe“LastDaytoUse.”
3 choose the items you want to buy from the “Authorized food” list on the Wic check.LookforWICapproveditemsinthisbooklet.
4 group Wic foods together according to what is listed on each check.KeepWICfoodsseparatefromanyotherfoodsyoumaybuy.
5 Afterscanningyouritems,the cashier will write in the total amount of your Wic foods.
6 the cashier will hand the check back for you to sign. NeversignaWICcheckbeforethe“Actual$Amount”hasbeen filled in.
7 show the cashier your Wic Program id card. Look for matching shelf tags located by many WIC approved items.
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WHOLE MILK
Gallons
WHOLE MILK
Gallons
WHOLE MILK
Gallons
2%, 1%, ½% OR SKIM MILK
Gallons
2%, 1%, ½% OR SKIM MILK
Gallons
2%, 1%, ½% OR SKIM MILK
Gallons
2%, 1%, ½% OR SKIM MILK
Gallons
LACTOSE-FREE MILK
Quarts or half gallons
2%, 1%, ½% OR SKIM MILK
Gallons
8TH CONTINENT SOYMILK
Original only
Half gallons
EVAPORATED MILK 12 oz.
POWDERED MILK
10.6 oz. or 25.6 oz. container
KROGER APPLE JUICE12 oz. frozen concentrate
SENECA APPLE JUICE
(Red Label) 12 oz. frozen concentrate
EGGSAny size
OLD ORCHARD Any flavor with
green tab12 oz. frozen concentrate
EGGSAny size
EGGSAny size
frequently asked questIons/your rIGhts & resPonsIBIlItIes
tIPs & remInders
hoW to use a WIc check
frequently asked questIons/your rIGhts & resPonsIBIlItIes
•don’t forget to pick up your checks on time.
Yourclinicwillnotethepick-updateonthebackofthisfolder.
Ifyoupickupyourcheckslate,yougetlessfoodforthemonth.
•Keep appointments
Call your WIC clinic if you need to reschedule.
•use Wic checks correctly.
ShopwhereWICchecksarewelcome.Useyourchecks
betweenthedateslistedoneachcheckandbuyonlythe
foodslistedonthecheckandFoodList.Signyourchecksafter
makingsurethepricesarecorrect.
•HandleyourWICcheckscarefully–liketheyarecash.
•ContactyourlocalWICclinicrightawayifsomethinghappens
to your checks.
•AlwaystakeyourWICProgramBookletwithyoutoshopfor
Wic foods.
•shop smart!
-Planhowtospendyourcheckssoyouhavefoodforthe
whole month.
-Comparepricesonfoodsandbuytheleastexpensivebrand.
-Usecouponsandlookfor“buyone,getonefree”andother
store offers.
•Selectthecorrectpackagesizes.Carefullycountouncestobe
atorunderthemaximumamountprintedonyourcheck.
•WICfoodscannotbereturnedtothestoreforcreditorcash
or exchanged for other items.
tips & reminders
tIPs & remInders
•Please remember not to:
-fold,bend,tear,changeoralterWICchecks
in any way.
-sellchecksorfoodpurchasedwithWIC
checks.
-usechecksyoureportedmissingorstolen.
-receivechecksfrommorethanoneclinic.
•Considerbreastfeedngyourbaby.
Babiesareborntobreastfeed.Nursingmothers
receive additional food and remain on the WIC
programforafullyear.Askforbreastfeeding
supportandinformationatyourWICclinic.
•Educational Resource
Doyournutritioneducationonlineat
www.wichealth.org.
•Bepolitetothecashier.
What to bring to the grocery store:
WICProgramBooklet
WIC checks
WICProgramIdentification Card
frequently asked questIons/your rIGhts & resPonsIBIlItIes
For the Indiana WIC Program
PartIcIPants rIGhts
1. Tobetreatedfairlyregardlessofrace,color,nationalorigin,age,sex,disabilityorreligion.
(IftreatedunfairlywriteorcallwithacivilrightscomplainttotheUSDA,Officeof
Adjudication,within180daysoftheallegedincident.Religiouscomplaintsmustbefiled
withtheIndianaCivilRightsCommissionwithin180days.
2.Torequestafairhearingtoappealanydecisionmadebythelocalagencyregardingyour
eligibilityfortheprogram.
3.Toreceivenutritioneducation,breastfeedingsupportandreferralstootherhealthservices
or social services.
PartIcIPant resPonsIBIlItIes
1. UsingWICcheckscorrectly.
2.Treatingclinicandstoreemployeesinarespectfulmanner.
3.Providingtruthfulinformation.
4.TeachingyourproxiestheirroleintheWICProgram.
5.Participatinginnutritioneducationactivities.
6.NotsellingorexchangingWICfoodsorchecks,includingsellingortradingfoodorformula
onsocialmediasites(ex:Facebook,craigslist,Ebay,communitygaragesales,etc.)
Your rights & responsibilities
Frequently asked QuestionsWhat if i move?IfyouplantomovesomewhereelseinIndiana,youcancheckourwebsiteforalistingofallWICofficesinthestateatwww.wic.in.gov.IfyouplantomoveoutofIndiana,youcancallyourlocalWICoffice.TheycangiveyouinformationaboutWICprogramsinotherstatesandoverseas.YoumayalsocalltheStateWICOfficeat1-800-522-0874.
What is a proxy?Aproxyissomeoneyoutrust.YougivethispersonpermissiontocashyourWICchecksifyoucan’tgotothestore.Ifyouassignsomeonetobeaproxy,thatpersonmustsignyourWICProgramIDcardandmustbringthecardwhencashingWICchecksatthestore.YoumustmakesureyourproxyunderstandswhatfoodstobuyandhowtousetheWICchecks.
Aproxymayalsotakeyourplaceatnutritioneducationorcheckissuanceappointments.Aproxyisnotallowedtoreplaceparticipantsatcertificationappointments.Theproxymustbring
theWICProgramIDcardtotheappointmentalongwithavalidformofID.
Why can’t Wic staff talk to my friend or my mother about my child or me?TheWICprogramprotectsyourrighttoprivacy.WICwillnotshareanyinformationwithoutyourpermission.Thisincludesappointmenttimesandmedicalinformation.
What if i lose my Wic checks or they are stolen?IfyoubelieveyourWICcheckshavebeenstolen,reportittoyourlocalpolicerightaway.LostorstolenWICchecksshouldalsobereportedtoyourlocalWICofficeimmediately.WICmayreplacecertainchecksinrarecircumstancesandwithrequireddocumentation.
What if i damage my Wic checks?Ifyouspillsomethingonyourchecksorripthem,returnthecheckstoyourlocalWICoffice.WICmayreplacethem.
rIGht to a faIr hearInG
AnydecisionaffectingyourparticipationinWIC
whichyouthinkisunfaircanbereviewed.You
shouldrequestahearingverballyorinwriting
within60daysofthedecision.Youwillbe
informedinwritingatleast10dayspriortothe
hearingdate.
InaccordancewithFederallawandUS
DepartmentofAgriculturepolicy,thisinstitution
isprohibitedfromdiscriminatingonthebasis
ofrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,age,or
disability.Tofileacomplaintofdiscrimination,
writeUSDA,Director,OfficeofAdjudicationand
Compliance,1400IndependenceAvenue,SW,
WashingtonDC20250-9410orcall800-795-
3272(voice)or202-720-6382(TTY).USDAis
anequalopportunityproviderandemployer.
WIC appointments
Date Time
PurposeofVisit
Check Pick-up Certifications/MDU Nutrition/
breastfeeding
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
NOtify thE Wic OfficE if yOu:
•areunabletokeepascheduledappointment.
•givebirth.
•stopbreastfeeding.
•areunabletopurchaseWICfoods.
•haveanyproblemsorconcernsaboutthestore.
•havequestionsaboutWICservices.
•aremovingoutofIndiana.
HouseholdID#: Cliniccode:
WWW.WIc.In.GoV
QuEst iONs?
Justcall800-522-0874 or
The information in this booklet is subject to change.
Thisinstitutionisanequalopportunityprovider.
Tocompleteyournutritioneducation,pleasegotowichealth.org.
contact your local WIC clinic at:
www.wic.in.gov
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