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ensure all active, eligible participants receive their benefits. Collaborate with DoAg on messaging to participants about spending FMNP benefits through Q1 of FY24. June 2023 Messaging began in June on the change to eFMNP vs. the use of paper vouchers As of July 2024, a portion of FMNP benefits have been issued, and DPH is working with the local agencies to message to WIC participants that FMNP benefits are forthcoming. 3.5 Make changes to food packages and eligible foods in response to Final Rule for Revisions in the WIC Food Packages.

Changes to minimum inventory, pricing and monitoring reports will be needed.

Review submissions from manufacturers and distributors on product nutrition labels, statewide availability, and retail costs Announcement of the final rule. Emails and information submitted to the State WIC Office for approval in Connecticut. New food package (NFP) rule was made final on 4/18/24. A tracking spreadsheet is being utilized in Q2 to assess all the changes needed to all areas. An Infrastructure Grant to plan for and implement the NFP changes was applied for on 7/5/24. If needed, amendments to the vendor agreements to update the minimum inventory requirements. Announcement of the final rule. Agreements are revised and emailed to all authorized vendors. See above. If needed, provide bulletin on new regulations or procedures. Announcement of the final rule. Bulletins sent to all WIC authorized vendors. See above. If needed, communicate necessary changes in food packages to IT. Announcement of the final rule. Changes tested. See above. If needed, provide updates to local agencies regarding any new policies, educational materials, etc. Announcement of the final rule. Numbered memo sent. See above.