This policy memorandum provides clarification regarding the allowable costs of physical activity promotion for participants as a component of WIC Program nutrition education.
This policy memorandum updates our response to an issue regarding incentive items that was addressed in Final WIC Policy Memorandum #2002-1, includes answers to other questions that have been raised since the issuance of that policy memorandum, and incorporates the original and new questions and answers in a new format.
Over the past few months, we have learned that some local offices suggest that clients withdraw their applications. The suggestion or recommendation that a client withdraw impinges on the voluntary character of a withdrawal.
This policy memorandum provides clarification regarding the use of WIC program funds and resources to support bioterrorism preparedness.
This memorandum addresses questions have been raised by WIC state agencies regarding the eligibility determinations for individuals from military families which include military service personnel serving overseas or assigned to a military base and temporarily absent from the home.
This policy memo provides clarification on the use of telephone administrative disqualification hearings.
WIC Program—Fair Hearing Procedures for Participants: Granting a Fair Hearing to Persons Who Appeal Placement on the Waiting List
WIC Program—Fair Hearing Procedures for Participants: Making Fair Hearing Procedures Efficient
WIC Program—Certification: Use of Social Security Numbers
A state agency may make payment for meals served in accordance with provisions of the program in the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which the agreement is executed. This provision applies only to center programs and to home programs which are renewing their agreements. The agreements of new home sponsoring organizations may not be backdated.