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3. Provide WIC participants with an itemized midpoint receipt for each eWIC transaction that clearly identifies the item or items purchased, and the individual price charged for each item listed.

4. Provide WIC participants with an itemized receipt for each eWIC transaction that clearly identifies (1) the item or items purchased, and the individual price for each item listed and (2) the remaining benefit balance and the last day to use the WIC benefits.

5. Provide the WIC customer with only the AL WIC approved foods, fruits, and/or vegetables utilized during eWIC transactions.

6. Require the WIC participant to accept/approve the eWIC transaction and ensure vendor store personnel do not accept/approve any eWIC transactions for WIC participants under any circumstances.

7. Transmit and charge the current shelf price for the AL WIC approved foods being purchased and provided to the WIC customer.

8. Confirm the identity of the authorized person by requiring the use of the individual PIN to execute the eWIC transaction. The vendor shall not ask for any identification other than the PIN. Refusal to process the transaction is permitted if the person is unable to enter the correct PIN.

9. Only the WIC participant may enter the PIN to initiate the transaction. The vendor or any store personnel must not enter the PIN for the WIC participant. 10. Perform a balance inquiry and provide it to the WIC participant, if requested.

Receipt Requirements Vendors are required to provide WIC customers with an itemized receipt for each eWIC transaction that clearly identifies the following three items:

1. The item or items purchased, with the individual price charged for each item listed.

2. The remaining balances of WIC items available.

3. The last day to use the WIC benefits. Tip: The midpoint receipt is beneficial to review and distribute to help troubleshoot transaction issues.