Health Care Provider Newsletters:
WIC Basics: What Health Care Providers Should Know.pdf
WIC Working with Health Care Providers: Required Medical Documentation and New Formula Policies.pdf
New WIC Food Packages Coming in 2009: How the Medical Community Can Help.pdf
Formula Replacement Table.pdf
Creating Effectived Partnerships: Coodinating WIC Certification & Referrals.pdf
Breastfeeding is WIC's Business: Overview of Breastfeeding Promotion & Support in WIC.pdf
Revised Certification forms with guidelines:
Revised Certification Form for Infants & Children.pdf Guidelines for Use.pdf
Revised Certification Form for Women.pdf Guidelines for Use.pdf
Infant Formula Prescription
While the WIC Program actively promotes breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding, infant formula is available for those who need it. Because the State receives a rebate through a contract with Nestlé®, Good Start® GENTLE PLUS and Good Start® Soy PLUS are the standard formulas issued.
Medical Documentation forms for WIC Formula and Approved WIC Foods:
Medical Documentation for Infants & Children.pdf
Medical Documentation for Women.pdf
All other non-contract or special needs formulas require a physician prescription with medical rationale. Please click here Appendix LL Formula Table.pdf for a formula table that lists formulas approved by the Connecticut WIC Program. Click here for WIC Offices List. Please be aware that some of these formulas have to be "special ordered" and shipped to the local agency, so as much lead time as possible is requested.
Program Effectiveness
Numerous studies have shown the positive benefits of participation in WIC such as:
- Improved Birth Outcomes and Savings in Health Care Costs
- Improved Diet and Diet-Related Outcomes
- Improved Infant Feeding Practices
For every $1.00 spent on WIC, Medicaid savings for newborns and their mothers is estimated to be between $1.77 to $3.13. For more information visit: How WIC Helps
