Services Provided by the Local Agency WIC Program Sample Clauses

Services Provided by the Local Agency WIC Program. The local agency provides WIC services to potential applicants and clients. This includes determining eligibility for certifications and re-certifications, issuing benefits, providing second nutrition education contacts, and performing mid-certification health screening for infants, children and individuals who are exclusively or mostly breastfeeding. Certification and Re-certification Certification is defined as the process whereby an individual is determined to be eligible to participate in the WIC Program. The length of time that a client is potentially eligible for the WIC Program depends on the client's category. A prenatal individual is categorically eligible and may apply until delivery. A breastfeeding individual is categorically eligible for the WIC Program up to one year after delivery, while a non-breastfeeding postpartum individual is categorically eligible up to six months after delivery. An infant is categorically eligible to apply for the WIC Program up to one year of age after which he/she may qualify as a child and be categorically eligible until the fifth birthday. Even though an individual may be categorically eligible, a certification must occur to determine eligibility for residency, income, and medical/nutritional risk. A Certification involves a person initially making an appointment with the local clinic. At the appointment, the applicant, parent, guardian or other authorized representative would: ↵ Provide documentation of identity, residency, and income. ↵ Supply information required by the MIS. ↵ Sign the WIC Signature Page for Certification to give consent for services, acknowledge being advised of the rights and obligations under the program, and accept the terms of the program under the rights and obligations statement. An adult (i.e. 18 years of age or older) applicant, parent, guardian or other authorized representative present at the Certification appointment must also indicate their intention to apply or not apply for benefits at the Certification. Those adults applying must comply with Indiana Code 12-32-1-7 by verifying their status as a U.S. Citizen or a Qualified Alien (as defined under 8 U.S.C. 1641). ↵ Have a height, weight, and if required, a hemoglobin value obtained. ↵ Have a nutritional/medical assessment for nutritional risk determination. ↵ Receive appropriate referrals to health and social service agencies. ↵ Receive participant-centered services through nutrition education and counseling. ↵ If eligible, recei...
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Services Provided by the Local Agency WIC Program. The local agency provides WIC services to potential applicants and clients. This includes determining eligibility for certifications and re-certifications, issuing benefits, providing second nutrition education contacts, and performing mid-certification health screening for infants, children, and individuals who are exclusively or mostly breastfeeding. Certification is defined as the process whereby an individual is determined to be eligible to participate in the WIC Program. The length of time that a client is potentially eligible for the WIC Program depends on the client’s category. Client certification and re- certification must take place in the WIC clinic and is ideally performed by two WIC staff members to ensure separation of duties. A Certification involves a person initially making an appointment with the local clinic. At the appointment, the applicant, parent, guardian, or other authorized representative must: • Provide documentation of identity, residency, and income. • Supply information required by the Management Information System (MIS). • Sign the WIC Signature Page for Certification to give consent for services, acknowledge being advised of the rights and obligations under the program, and accept the terms of the program under the rights and obligations statement. • Have a height, weight, and if required, a hemoglobin value obtained. • Have a nutritional/medical assessment for nutritional risk determination. • Receive appropriate referrals to health and social service agencies. • Receive participant-centered services through nutrition education and counseling. • If eligible, receive benefits for prescribed foods, a program booklet, and education on how to use the benefits. • Obtain another appointment for a second nutrition contact in conjunction with eWIC benefit issuance. Once certified for the WIC Program, there are specific timelines when re-certification occurs, and a client must reapply and be reassessed for eligibility. A clinic appointment for the re-certification is scheduled for the client and the same procedures are followed as during a certification appointment.
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Services Provided by the Local Agency WIC Program. The local agency provides WIC services to potential applicants and clients. This includes determining eligibility for certifications and re-certifications, issuing benefits, providing second nutrition education contacts, and performing mid- certification health screening for infants, children and individuals who are exclusively or mostly breastfeeding. • Certification and Re-certification • • Certification is defined as the process whereby an individual is determined to be eligible to participate in the WIC Program. The length of time that a client is potentially eligible for the WIC Program depends on the client’s category. • • A Certification involves a person initially making an appointment with the local clinic. At the appointment, the applicant, parent, guardian, or other authorized representative would: • • Provide documentation of identity, residency, and income. • Supply information required by the Management Information System (MIS). • Sign the WIC Signature Page for Certification to give consent for services, acknowledge being advised of the rights and obligations under the program, and accept the terms of the program under the rights and obligations statement. • Have a height, weight, and if required, a hemoglobin value obtained. • Have a nutritional/medical assessment for nutritional risk determination. • Receive appropriate referrals to health and social service agencies. • Receive participant-centered services through nutrition education and counseling. • If eligible, receive benefits for prescribed foods, a program booklet, and education on how to use the benefits. • Obtain another appointment for a second nutrition contact in conjunction with eWIC benefit issuance. • • Once certified for the WIC Program, there are specific timelines when re- certification occurs, and a client must reapply and be reassessed for eligibility. A clinic appointment for the re-certification is scheduled for the client and the same procedures are followed as during a certification appointment. •
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Services Provided by the Local Agency WIC Program. The local agency provides WIC services to potential applicants and clients. This includes determining eligibility for certifications and re-certifications, issuing benefits, providing second nutrition education contacts, and performing mid-certification health screening for infants, children, and individuals who are exclusively or mostly breastfeeding. The local WIC agency is responsible for all training and education of staff to ensure their competence in their specific role and compliance with all policies and procedures related to the WIC Program.
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