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ResetResource | FAQs/Q&As
    WIC Enrollment via State-Level Data Matching RFA FAQs
        WIC enrollment via state-level data matching with SNAP & Medicaid grant RFA frequently asked questions.
      06/16/2023
    Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2019-0056
    WIC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
        Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible. They must meet income guidelines, a state residency requirement, and be individually determined to be at "nutritional risk" by a health professional.
      04/04/2023
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    WIC Online Ordering and Transactions Proposed Rule Q&As
        USDA proposed rule to streamline and modernize WIC and offer online shopping to participants. The proposed changes aim to ease stores’ administrative requirements, creates state positions to improve customer experience. Questions and answers regarding the proposed rule can be found on this page.
      02/17/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0026
    Q&As related to COVID-19: WIC and the Food Distribution Programs
        With the recent passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to assist with the novel coronavirus public health emergency,  WIC received an increase in funding for the program as well as increased ability to provide states with the flexibilities they need to support mothers, infants and children that rely on WIC.
      03/31/2020
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0082
    Verification of Certification Webinar Frequently Ask Questions
        Verification of Certification Webinar Frequently Ask Questions
          WIC 2016-4
    11/23/2016
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0081
    Separation of Duties Webinar Frequently Ask Questions
        Separation of Duties Webinar Frequently Ask Questions
          WIC 2016-5
    11/23/2016
    Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2016-0009
    WIC Food Packages State Agency Frequently Asked Questions
        WIC Food Packages State Agency Frequently Asked Questions
      03/01/2016
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0061
    State Agency Furloughs and Shutdowns
        This policy memorandum provides guidance for WIC state and local agencies in determining income eligibility for state and federal employees in instances where such employees experience a temporary decrease in earning due to being furloughed or having their pay deferred because of a state budget impasse or the temporary shutdown of the agency were they are employed, without pay.
          WIC 2009-3
    09/18/2009
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0025
    Clarification of WIC Food Delivery Systems Final  Rule Q&A
        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.
          WIC Policy Memorandum #2002-1, Revision 1
    06/10/2003
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0010
    WIC Allowable Costs of Bioterrorism Preparedness
        This policy memorandum provides clarification regarding the use of WIC program funds and resources to support bioterrorism preparedness.
          Final WIC Policy Memorandum: #2003-04
    03/25/2003

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