Error on Spanish Rights and Responsibilities
An error was noticed on the Spanish Rights and Responsibilities. The posted version has been corrected.
Self-checkout at Target now available
Target is now allowing self-checkout with WIC purchases. Some Target stores have item limits at self-checkout, and it’s important to be aware of the limit before entering the self-checkout line. WIC customers should select, “Cards” at the payment screen to initiate WIC payment. Balances due can be paid with another payment type after the WIC transaction completes. A video demonstration will be on the website soon. In the meantime, direct questions to health.wicvendor@state.mn.us.
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan thanks local WIC agency staff
Minnesota WIC logo merchandise – last day to order October 15
If you missed the August 31 deadline but are still interested in purchasing any Minnesota WIC logo merchandise (t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hats, vests, sweatpants, etc.), visit this website: Twin Pines Imprinting. Local agencies may purchase for clinic use (polos, t-shirts, sweatshirts). If your agency chooses to place an order, first check in with your consultant and share your proposed order total since there are some contract limitations. Items cannot be used for participant incentives. Shipping and delivery fees will be applied, and items will be shipped directly to you. The online store will be available until October 15. If you have additional questions reach out to tina.breitenbach@state.mn.us.
Quarterly Medical Assistance texting reminder – delay
Minnesota WIC sends quarterly text messages promoting the program to Medical Assistance (MA) recipients, who qualify for WIC.
In 2024, texts will go out the first Monday in February, May, August, and November. We will start the texts on Monday, Nov. 18.
- WIC uses lists of new MA recipients who are younger than five, are pregnant or are six months postpartum for the text outreach efforts. We carefully review the data to make sure outreach texts go to potential WIC participants, not current participants.
- The texts are sent to recipients over five weeks.
- The text is available in English, Spanish, and Somali.
- Starting in November there will be two versions of a text message. One tailored for pregnant MA enrollees and one for all other MA enrollees.
For more details, refer to our quarterly medical assistance texting on our WIC Communications and Outreach webpage.
Wichealth.org - new features!
Wichealth.org continues to develop and expand! Exciting new features have been added for participants and staff. See Get to know wichealth.org (PDF) for ways to learn about the new features of wichealth.org. This is the first in a series of Weekly Updates highlighting the new wichealth.org developments.
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
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage.
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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