Information for WIC Vendors/Grocers

The Michigan WIC Program Expanded Food Choices

To meet the needs of WIC clients during COVID-19, the Michigan WIC Program is authorizing additional food choices and packages sizes in the Michigan Food Guide until further notice. A detailed list of the changes by food category is listed in this linked document.

English - Click Here for a Detailed List of Changes

Spanish - Click Here for a Detailed List of Changes

Arabic - Click Here for a Detailed List of Changes

 

Attention WIC Vendors:

It is mandatory that all WIC Vendors provide both a valid email address and a valid mailing address. WIC Vendors are responsible for all communications sent to them electronically or via postal mail. If you have not yet submitted an email address, you may send an email to MDHHS-WICVendor@michigan.gov with the vendor's name, address, and vendor number.

 

Attention WIC Vendors:
The Michigan WIC Program has scheduled 2 opportunities to participate in our new online interactive training webcasts. Attending one of these webcasts will fulfill the Michigan WIC Program's mandatory training requirement for the current contract cycle. These links are used to both register and access the webcasts. Vendors may also access a recording of a WIC Vendor training presentation provided below and in the training section of this page.

 

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 @ 2:00pm

Register

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 @ 2:00pm

Register

WIC Vendor Training Presentation

Click Here to Access Recorded Presentation

 

Attention WIC Pharmacy Vendors:

Michigan WIC Formula Update - Changes Effective November 1, 2019

Below are 2 new formulas Michigan WIC has added to the Authorized Formula List. Each formula and flavor has a unit and case UPC that has been added. It is important that these UPCs are added to your system and your APL has been updated. Effective 11/1/19 WIC participants may be prescribed these formulas and attempt to redeem their benefits at your pharmacy. If you have any questions please call the WIC Helpline 1-800-942-1636.

For a full list of Michigan WIC Authorized Formulas, please refer to: Michigan WIC Authorized Formula  

 

Below is important information regarding Infant Formula:

Purchasing Infant Formula for re-sale to WIC participants.

 

 WIC Food Updates

 Updates: Effective February 8, 2019:

Post Bran Flakes formula has changed to no longer meet the WIC required iron content. Therefore, Post Bran Flakes is no longer authorized for sale via WIC transactions.

Effective December 17, 2018: 

The Michigan WIC Program has removed restrictions for WIC-authorized eggs, allowing purchase of brown or white eggs of various sizes by the dozen. Egg update food guide inserts including news regarding the WIC Connect App and clarifications regarding yogurt and juices are included below. *Inserts are periodic updates of the food guide.*

• English
• Spanish
• Arabic

 

A list of all eggs authorized under the Michigan WIC Program as of May of 2019 is included below.

• Michigan WIC Authorized Eggs May 2019

 

WIC Food Guide

Effective July 11, 2016:

The Michigan WIC Food Guide is a periodically updated resource to foods authorized for sale via WIC in the state of Michigan, available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

          Vendor Letter - Summary of WIC Food Guide Changes 

• English Food Guide 
• Spanish Food Guide
• Arabic Food Guide
• Infant Formula Insert

 

The WIC Minimum Stock Requirements and information on fruits and vegetables are also made accessible below:

 WIC Vendor Newsletter

• WIC Vendor Newsletter Winter 2019-2020
• WIC Vendor Newsletter Fall 2019
• WIC Vendor Newsletter Summer 2019
• WIC Vendor Newsletter Winter 2017-2018

Previous Vendor Newsletters

 

 Sample WIC Vendor Contract and Associated Documents

• Sample WIC Vendor Contract, effective December 2019
• WIC Vendor Sanction Policy, effective February 2020
• WIC Vendor Sanction Policy, effective May 2016
• Administrative Hearing Procedures
• Administrative Review Procedures
• WIC Vendor Selection Criteria

 

 Minimum Stock Requirements and WIC Vendor Monitoring Visit Report

• Minimum stock requirements (cover letter)
• Minimum stock requirements Effective 12-26-2018 
• WIC Vendor Monitoring Visit Report 

 

 Fruits and Vegetables

• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Information Sheet

 

 WIC Vendor Training

Provided below is the WIC Vendor Handbook, currently the most comprehensive training resource available for WIC Vendors.

• WIC Vendor Handbook

 

WIC Vendor Training Presentation

• Recorded WIC Vendor Presentation

 

Requesting Items for WIC Food Authorization

The Michigan WIC Program is continuing to evaluate new foods to be authorized. Vendors may submit requests for the program to consider items using the form below.

• UPC Request Form (pdf) 
• UPC Request Form (docx) 

 Applying to become a Michigan WIC Vendor

• Vendor Request for Application Form

 

 Submitting a Complaint to the Michigan WIC Program

• WIC Vendor Complaint Form

 

WIC Division, Vendor Relations Unit Contact Information

• Phone: (517) 335-8937

• Fax: (517) 335-9514

• Email: MDHHS-WICVendor@michigan.gov

• Website: Michigan.gov/wicvendor