Employee Form Documentation For Wic In San Bernardino
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Proof of gross income – such as a paycheck stub, Medi-Cal card, tax return. Proof of address – such as current mail, utility bill, rent receipt, online bills.
The WIC program is similar in some ways to SNAP but is completely independent. Although you can receive benefits from both programs, you will need to meet different qualification standards to do so.
The option to enable the California WIC Card at self-check registers is up to the individual store. Call the store ahead of your visit or go to the customer service desk while in the store to ask about using the WIC card at self-checkout.
Since 1974, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has supported low-income women, infants, and children up to age five at nutritional risk through food prescriptions, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling, and referrals to health and social services.
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Division administers the California WIC program.
To update your address, phone number, or other contact information, first contact your WIC clinic directly to give them the updated information. Then, update your wichealth profile by following the steps below. Please note, wichealth does not retain your address and phone number information.
The following is suggested language for your use: “Buying, selling or otherwise misusing WIC benefits is a crime. To report suspected abuse, call 800-424-9121 or visit .”
Verification of income would only be done when staff have reason to believe the family has other sources of income that were not reported or the family's income or family size was under reported. The following table lists what is included as gross income, and the corresponding examples of acceptable proof.
What if my card is lost or stolen? Call customer service or your WIC clinic to cancel your card as soon as possible. You can get a new card at your WIC clinic. Any unused benefits for the current benefit period will be available on your new card, but any items purchased (even if not by you) cannot be replaced.
You can apply for WIC through a local clinic where you live. Check to see if you may be eligible for WIC benefits using our PreScreening Tool. The WIC Prescreening Tool is a web-based application intended to help potential WIC applicants determine if they are likely to be eligible for WIC benefits.
