Common use of Services Provided by the Local Agency WIC Program Clause in Contracts

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 recertifications, issuing benefits, providing second nutrition education contacts, performing mid-certification health screening for infants, children and exclusively or mostly breastfeeding women. Certification and Recertification 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 woman is categorically eligible and may apply until delivery. A breastfeeding woman is categorically eligible for the WIC Program up to one year after delivery, while a non- breastfeeding postpartum woman 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, 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 recertification would occur, and a client must reapply and be reassessed for eligibility. This is also called a subsequent certification. Clients are notified that the end of their certification period is approaching. A clinic appointment for the recertification is scheduled for the client and the same procedures are followed as during a certification appointment.

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 recertificationsre-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 womenbreastfeeding. Certification and Recertification 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 's category. A prenatal woman individual is categorically eligible and may apply until delivery. A breastfeeding woman individual is categorically eligible for the WIC Program up to one year after delivery, while a non- non-breastfeeding postpartum woman 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, 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 recertification re-certification would occur, and a client must reapply and be reassessed for eligibility. This is also called a subsequent certification. Clients are notified that the end of their certification period is approaching. A clinic appointment for the recertification is scheduled for the client and the same procedures are followed as during a certification appointment. 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.

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 recertificationsre-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 womenbreastfeeding. Certification and Recertification 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 's category. A prenatal woman individual is categorically eligible and may apply until delivery. A breastfeeding woman individual is categorically eligible for the WIC Program up to one year after delivery, while a non- non-breastfeeding postpartum woman 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, 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 recertification re-certification would occur, and a client must reapply and be reassessed for eligibility. This is also called a subsequent certification. Clients are notified that the end of their certification period is approaching. A clinic appointment for the recertification is scheduled for the client and the same procedures are followed as during a certification appointment. 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.

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 recertifications, issuing benefits, providing second nutrition education contacts, performing mid-certification health screening for infants, children and exclusively or mostly breastfeeding women. Certification and Recertification 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 woman is categorically eligible and may apply until delivery. A breastfeeding woman is categorically eligible for the WIC Program up to one year after delivery, while a non- non-breastfeeding postpartum woman 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 12-12- 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, 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 recertification would occur, and a client must reapply and be reassessed for eligibility. This is also called a subsequent certification. Clients are notified that the end of their certification period is approaching. A clinic appointment for the recertification is scheduled for the client and the same procedures are followed as during a certification appointment.