More WIC Access: Remote Appointments and Benefit Delivery
New rules make it easier to access the WIC nutrition program for women, infants, and children. They allow for remote eligibility appointments via phone or video, saving time and travel costs. They also enable remote delivery of benefits, such as electronic cards, directly to homes, increasing convenience for beneficiaries.
Key points
Ability to qualify for the WIC program via phone or video call, without needing an in-person visit.
Temporary WIC eligibility possible immediately upon meeting income criteria, without waiting for a full nutritional risk assessment.
Option to receive WIC benefits (e.g., electronic cards) by mail or other remote methods, without needing to pick them up in person.
Requirement to collect nutritional risk data within 90 days of remote certification.
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