Duties of WIC State Agency. WIC State Agency shall provide data files containing client information for all active WIC participants who reside in contiguous border counties. This information shall include WIC participant’s first and last names, plus middle initial; guardian’s name (if applicable); address including street and zip code; date of birth; participant category; sex; certification date; last food benefit issue date; and months of benefits issued. Additional information may be exchanged for participants discovered to have dual enrollment in both states, as described in Section IV, part B. Data shall be shared on a semi-annual basis. State Agency shall send its data files using secure email no later than July 31 and no later than January 31 of each year. The data file due July 31 shall contain WIC participation data as of June 30 of that calendar year. The data file due by January 31 shall contain WIC participant data as of December 31 of the previous calendar year. WIC State Agency agrees to supply the IDPH with the required data fields outlined within this Agreement as presented in Appendix A on a schedule agreed upon between the parties Authorized personnel from DHHS shall compare the participant information submitted to determine if any participant may be enrolled for WIC participation in both States.
