Wic Approved Baby Formula Arizona

Wic serves pregnant breastfeeding and postpartum women.

Wic approved baby formula arizona.

For infants and children with a cow milk. Wic state agencies are required by law to have competitively bid infant formula rebate contracts with infant formula manufacturers. Under such an agreement most healthy wic infants may be provided either a milk based or soy based iron fortified infant formula produced by the manufacturer awarded the contract. Wic health partners should fill out the medical request for formula form to request wic formulas for their patients.

Local wic clinical staff have to review all medical requests for formula which are subject to approval based on wic state agency policy and federal regulations. Revised 12 11 18 arizona wic program page 3 of 4. Info form yes no conc. This means wic state agencies agree to provide one brand of infant formula and in return the manufacturer gives the state agency a rebate for each can of infant formula purchased by wic participants.

In turn wic state agencies receive a rebate per can of infant formula issued to a wic infant. You can check your wic balance at the store by swiping your card at the checkout stand and entering your pin calling the customer service number on your card or using your wic program s shopping app. The arizona supplemental nutrition program for women infants and children wic provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support services supplemental nutritious foods and referrals to health and social services. When you go shopping at a grocery store remember to bring your wic id folder along with your checks vouchers or your ewic card depending on what the state gives you.

Arizona wic approved foods. Powder ready to use alfamino infant. And children under the age of five. Tell the clinic staff if you would like someone else to be able to pick up or use your wic benefits.

Ezwic app arizona wic program or wic shopper app itca wic. 18th avenue suite 310 phoenix az 85007 call 1 800 252 5942 to report wic fraud and abuse use our online complaint form call our fraud hotline 866 229 6561 or email us. Once completed fax the form to your patient s local wic clinic or print it for the patient to bring to the clinic. What if my baby doesn t do well on the new contract formula.

Alfamino infant formula is excempt and alfamino junior children s formula is a wic eligible nutritional. If your baby doesn t do well on similac soy isomil we will work with you and your baby s health care provider to find the formula that is best for your baby. Shop only at wic approved stores. Below is a list of arizona wic approved foods.

Look for the we accept wic decal at the grocery store. Read your benefits carefully to know which foods you can get. Wic participant responsibilities 1 while you shop.