{"id":14,"date":"2017-01-19T14:29:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T14:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/wic-participants\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2019-04-29T14:33:35","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T14:33:35","slug":"current-participants-v1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/wic-participants\/current-participants-v1\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Participants v1"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 id=\"contentHead\">Using your eWic Card<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>Frequently Asked Questions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/02\/eWIC-FAQ-English.pdf\">English<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/02\/eWIC-FAQ-Spanish.pdf\">Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If your Food Prescription is incorrect contact the helpdesk before use<\/li>\n<li>If a food item on the current WIC approved food list did not scan at the store, call the Tell WIC Line with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/02\/upc-food-label.pdf\">this information<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvawic.org\/\">Register for WIC Participants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/02\/Formulary.pdf\">WIC Formulary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/02\/WIC-395.pdf\">Request for Special Food<\/a> (WIC-395 Form)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/02\/authorizedstores.xlsx\">Authorized WIC Stores<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/02\/WICparticipantHandbook.pdf\">Participant Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/08\/FoodCity.pdf\">Food City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextsteps\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"208\" \/>\n<col width=\"366\" \/>\n<col width=\"282\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Certification Appointment<\/td>\n<td>Nutrition Education Appointment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What to bring<\/td>\n<td>\u2219 eWIC Card for returning clients<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Proof of Income<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Proof of where you live<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Person applying for WIC<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Child&#8217;s immunization record<\/td>\n<td>\u2219 eWIC Card<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Healthbites certificate if completed through online program Healthbites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Who can come<\/td>\n<td>Parent, Guardian, Caretaker<\/td>\n<td>Parent, Guardian, Caretaker, or Proxy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What to expect<\/td>\n<td>\u2219 30 mins-1 hour in length<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 If first appointment: will receive eWIC card, how to PIN and use your eWIC card<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Finger stick for bloodwork depending on age and WIC category<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Height and weight check<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Nutrition education<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 A review of your Food Prescription<\/td>\n<td>\u2219 30 minutes<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 Discuss your nutritional needs through a one-on-one appointment or group nutrition class<\/p>\n<p>\u2219 A review of your Food Prescription<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"bold\">What should I do if I have a formula issue or change?<\/p>\n<p>Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/livewell\/programs\/wic\/content\/participants\/map.html\">local WIC office<\/a>, they will assist you with this issue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bold\">What if I move?<\/p>\n<p>Let your local WIC office know so a verification of certification can be issued if you are moving out of state. If you are moving in state, information will be provided for the nearest WIC office in your new location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bold\">What milk can I buy at the store?<\/p>\n<p>This information is in the approved food list you receive at your local WIC office. If the milk brand is not labeled in the store, ask customer service at the store which brand is WIC approved.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Know\"><\/a>Words to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextsteps\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"275\" \/>\n<col width=\"618\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Benefit Balance:<\/td>\n<td>the total balance of items available for purchase on your Virginia eWIC card<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CVB (Cash Value Benefit):<\/td>\n<td>used for the purchase of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>eWIC Card:<\/td>\n<td>a tool that works like a debit card to make eWIC benefits available for purchase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Food Prescription:<\/td>\n<td>a specific package of supplemental foods issued by a nutritionist based on individual dietary needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legumes:<\/td>\n<td>Any type of mature dry beans, peas, or lentils in dry-packaged or canned forms; refer to the WIC Approved Food List for eligible varieties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PIN (Personal Identification Number):<\/td>\n<td>a 4-digit secret code that allows only you to use your Virginia eWIC Card<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UPC (Universal Product Code):<\/td>\n<td>the 12-digit product number located below the barcode on product packaging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>WIC Authorized Retailer:<\/td>\n<td>a store that can accept a Virginia eWIC card; look for the &#8220;eWIC Cards Accepted Here&#8221; window decal when you enter stores<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>WIC Eligible Brand:<\/td>\n<td>a brand that has been approved by the Virginia WIC Program; look for WIC shelf labels to identify WIC eligible brands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>WIC Eligible Foods:<\/td>\n<td>foods that are provided to supplement participants&#8217; diets with specific nutrients<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using your eWic Card Frequently Asked Questions English | Spanish If your Food Prescription is incorrect contact the helpdesk before use If a food item on the current WIC approved food list did not scan at the store, call the Tell WIC Line with this information. 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