Benefit Issuance. If an applicant is found eligible for WIC services, benefit issuance will occur. Benefits are preferably issued for each household for three months at a time. Benefits may be synchronized for the household to better coordinate scheduling of future appointments. There are specific health, nutrition, and programmatic reasons for issuing benefits monthly. An explanation of how to use the benefits will occur at least during the client’s initial certification. It is very important that the client receive education regarding how to use the WIC benefits at approved retail stores and the types of food authorized for purchase. Nutrition education is also offered in conjunction with benefit issuance pursuant to Indiana WIC policies and procedures.
Benefit Issuance. If an applicant is found eligible for WIC services, benefit issuance will occur. Benefits are preferably issued for each household for 3 (three) months at a time. Benefits are loaded onto the eWIC card by the appropriate WIC staff member, and clients are provided education on how and where to redeem those benefits. Each local agency will create a clinic environment that maintains the highest levels of friendliness, equity, respect, and helpfulness. Each local agency clinic will display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program. In addition, each local agency clinic environment will promote breastfeeding as the standard method of infant feeding. Local Agency WIC programs should adhere to the WIC Clinic Environment policies to ensure a quality client experience. WIC services are routinely provided at a WIC clinic located in a major town or city within each county in which the local agency has been approved to provide services. Some local agencies also provide services at other locations (i.e., homeless shelters, hospitals) within the approved service area. It must be cost effective to maintain locations outside of the WIC clinic, and all sites must be approved by the State agency prior to implementation. An important element of the WIC Program is the building where clients are seen. Some WIC clinics are in an independent building and others occupy a section of a building in conjunction with other services provided by the local agency. The size and room configuration of the WIC clinic depends on: • The number of people being served. • The number of staff positions. • The flow of clients through the clinic. • The need for confidentiality during income screening, obtaining measurements, and health and nutrition assessment. • The need for confidentiality during income screening, obtaining measurements, health, and nutrition assessment, and providing breastfeeding support. The building must be smoke and drug free. Housekeeping must be adequate to maintain sanitation. The building should be kept free of pests and infestations. The local agency is responsible for keeping the clinic well organized and free of extraneous equipment and material. Physical accessibility of the clinic site location is very important. Clinic site locations must meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This requires reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical impairments and disabilities. Public buildings must have entrances, rooms, restrooms, and h...
Benefit Issuance. If an applicant is found eligible for WIC services, benefit issuance will occur. Benefits are preferably issued for each household for 3 (three) months at a time. Benefits are loaded onto the eWIC card by the appropriate WIC staff member, and clients are provided education on how and where to redeem those benefits.
