Ny Wic Formula

Even today formula prices bear the imprint of yesteryear s state enabled gouging.

Ny wic formula. Applicants for the nys wic program must be. Call the toll free hotline at. An infant or child up to 5 years old. The nh wic program is mandated through federal regulations to have an infant formula contract for cost containment measures.

Current nys wic apl. Breastfeeding support is available through our wic nutritionists and the peer counselor program 753 5640. Wic health partners should fill out the medical request for formula form to request wic formulas for their patients. The full nys wic apl is available below in both pdf and excel form.

New york state department of health division of nutrition bureau of special investigations. According to a 2009 report by the notre dame economist david betson the wic program accounts for 91 percent. New york state wic contract infant formula. New york state department of health division of nutrition wic subject.

All of these files are updated weekly. 1 877 282 6657 or email to foodfraud health ny gov. Local wic clinical staff have to review all medical requests for formula which are subject to approval based on wic state agency policy and federal regulations. Applicants must be a resident of new york state.

Wic strongly promotes breastfeeding as the best way to feed your baby. For more information on breastfeeding please click here. Nys wic full apl jul 2. Formula is also available for infants who are either partially breastfed or fully formula fed.

P o box 2061 albany new york 12220 0061 phone. Contract infant formulas size and formulation approved for. A breastfeeding mother with an infant up to 12 months old. Medical documentation for wic formula and approved wic foods for women infants and children doh 4456 created date.

Nys wic full apl jul 2 excel. Medical documentation for wic formula and approved wic foods for women infants and children doh 4456 5 15 page 1 of 2 new york state department of health division of nutrition instructions. Providers please complete sections a d for all wic participants to request formula and supplemental foods. Apl and upc guide for new york state wic vendors oct 2018.

Use these files to review the apl in more detail. Abbott similac advance and similac soy isomil are our standard iron fortified milk and soy based formula for healthy infants during the first year of life. A father or caretaker applying for their children. Once completed fax the form to your patient s local wic clinic or print it for the patient to bring to the clinic.

There are also pdf files of the apl by food category.