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For example, if the WIC customer begins with 72 ounces of cereal and buys one 18 ounce box, there will be a remaining benefit balance of 54 ounces of cereal. If a participant buys 4 cans of peas/beans, their benefit balance will be reduced by 1 container, as 4 cans equals 1 container.

BENEFIT BALANCE: Quantity UOM Description 2 Dozen Eggs – Any Size, White Only 48 Ounces Whole Grains – AL WIC Approved 4.5 Gallons 1% or Fat-Free Milk 2 Pounds Cheese $26.00 $$$ Fruit and Vegetables - Fresh or Frozen 3 Gallons Whole Milk 72 Ounces Cereal 3 Containers Canned or Dry Peas/Beans or Peanut Butter/Nut/Seed Butter 6 Ounces Fish 32 Ounces Yogurt - Low Fat/Non-Fat 2 Containers Juice (64 oz.) Processing an Integrated eWIC Transaction If the vendor uses an Integrated (multi-function) System, the process is as follows:

1. It is generally not necessary to separate items for purchase with eWIC benefits.

The vendor scans the UPCs and/or PLU codes for all items presented for purchase by the WIC customer. If the scanning device is not working, then the vendor can manually enter the correct UPC/PLU codes to complete the transaction.

Integrated systems are programmed to identify WIC approved foods by the UPC/PLU code and deduct them from the WIC customer’s benefit balance. Items presented for purchase that are not WIC approved, will not be paid for by WIC and cannot be deducted from the WIC customer’s benefit balance.

2. The WIC customer swipes the eWIC card through the card reader device and enters their Personal Identification Number (PIN). This can be done at any time during the transaction.