Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) Income Guidelines – effective July 1, 2024
The new MHCP WIC Income Guidelines, based on 275% of federal poverty guidelines (FPG), have been updated and will take effect on July 1, 2024. Exhibit 5-A Minnesota WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines (PDF) has been updated.
New exhibit - Identification Requirements desk top reference and Policy update summaries
New Exhibit: Exhibit 5-C: Identification Requirements by WIC Contact Type (PDF) - New Exhibit created as a desk top reference to help local agencies determine acceptable forms of participant and proxy identification for each contact type (new certification, recertification, nutrition ed visit, etc.).
Note: To enhance program integrity and further protect participants, the requirements for verbal verification of identity have been strengthened. Additionally, Known to Staff and WIC Card are no longer acceptable forms of ID for an Authorized representative/proxy at any contact type.
Section 5.2.3: Identity (PDF) - Updated policy to clarify ID requirements during the certification process. Added guidance for handling situations in which the parent/guardian or proxy lacks necessary identification. Added reference to new Exhibit 5-C.
Section 5.2.2: Residency (PDF), Section 5.2.4: Income (PDF), and Section 5.2.3: Identity (PDF)– clarified definition of migrant farmworker families in waiver allowances and procedures in handling waivers.
Section 5.2 Certification Procedures (PDF) was updated with revised 5.2 sections.
Section 8.3: Issuing WIC Cards (PDF) - Revised content to focus on initial MN WIC card issuance only. In efforts to strengthen program integrity, references to verbal verification of ID were removed from this policy. Added reference to Exhibit 5-C for acceptable forms of ID at this contact type. Clarified guidance regarding assisting participants in the Safe at Home program.
Section 8.4: Issuing Food Benefits (PDF) – Clarified the requirement to verify ID whenever issuing benefits. Removed references to verifying ID via the WIC card; the WIC card is no longer an acceptable proof of ID for mid-certifications, Nutrition Education visits, or benefit issuance. Added guidance for how to designate a proxy by phone.
Section 8.5: Replacing WIC Cards (PDF) - Specified the requirement to obtain the primary card holder's signature upon issuing a WIC card. Added a reference to Exhibit 5-C for guidance on verifying ID. Reorganized and consolidated content for easier use.
We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Since the opening of the first clinic in 1974, WIC has been committed to improving maternal and child outcomes.
The June WIC 50th Anniversary Partner Toolkit (PDF) is ready and includes a The Role of Advocacy video, social media graphics, and sample social media post language.
Check out the WIC 50th Anniversary webpage for additional resources.
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Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
The Week Ahead
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Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Temporary CPA staff List
Minnesota WIC maintains a list of staff who may be available to fill temporary CPA openings. Demand for temporary CPA assistance has been high and the list is currently very limited! If you work as a WIC CPA part-time and have capacity to help at other agencies, in-person and/or remotely, consider adding your name to the list. Recently retired CPAs or past staff who are pursuing other careers or college are also encouraged to consider this opportunity. The state WIC office provides the names of potential temporary staff to interested agencies and the temporary positions are arranged directly with the contracting agency. To add your name to the list, contact your state WIC consultant or email health.wic@state.mn.us
Job postings
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage. This week includes:
- Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services WIC Program Coordinator
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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