WIC Weekly Update

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October 11, 2023

IMPORTANT 

Evaluating Implementation of ARPA Waivers

The COVID-19 related waivers expired on August 9 and ARPA Waivers have been in place for two months. Evaluating Implementation of ARPA Waivers describes how Infoview reports may be used to evaluate participant records and ensure correct ARPA Waiver procedures are followed.

Implementation of WIC ARPA Waivers document update

At this time, Minnesota WIC will not be changing current policies to reflect the temporary ARPA Waiver procedures. The Implementation of WIC ARPA Waivers document serves as the Minnesota WIC Program’s Remote Services policy/Standard Operating Procedures through September 30, 2026, or until ARPA waivers expire.

HOLIDAYS

Friday, Nov. 10 - Veterans Day, observed (State Office Closed) 

IN THIS ISSUE

• Stay in the Know
• Nutrition and Breastfeeding
• Training Opportunities
• State and Local Agency Career Corner
• RESOURCES

Stay in the Know

WIC Advisory Group Meeting

The next WIC Advisory Group Meeting will be held in person on Monday, Oct 23.  Refer to the WIC Advisory Group webpage for the agenda.

Nutrition and Breastfeeding

Medical Formula Flexibility

USDA has confirmed that there is flexibility to allow medical documentation for more than one comparable medical formula. Health Care Providers can write options on the Medical Documentation Form (e.g., either Alimentum or Nutramigen or Neosure or Enfacare) allowing clinic flexibility to switch to comparable products as needed.

We will be editing the current Medical Documentation Form to reflect these flexibilities.  Watch the Weekly Update (WU) for details. 

If you have questions, please reach out to your State WIC Consultant.

Training Opportunities

Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.

The Week Ahead

Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar

State and Local Agency Career Corner

Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage. This week includes: 

• Olmsted County WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Somali Speaking
• Olmsted County WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Spanish Speaking

Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.

RESOURCES

WIC Agency Materials Order Form

Medical Formulas Available at Local Agencies

WIC New Staff Training

WIC Information System Training

WIC Weekly Updates (View current and past information by date or topic.)

Reminder: MN WIC covers the cost of NWA membership for local agencies. Log in or set up your account at National WIC Association to access resources and materials. Contact Emily Gilcher at egilcher@nwica.org if you need additional information about setting up your NWA account.

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