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Objective Strategies/Activities Baseline Indicators Progress In the first quarter of FY 2024, NCFL will follow-up with the vendor unit on the progress of the updated data entry process for WIC Special Formulas and Eligible Nutritionals. At a minimum, review bi- annually. Update list in 1st quarter of fiscal year.
Review CT-WIC quarterly reports of Issuance and Redemption of WIC Special Formulas and Eligible Nutritionals. Liaisons may choose to review during technical assistance visits as needed.
Provide at least one (1) in-service training to stakeholders about changes to WIC special formula policies (HUSKY primary payor) and procedures by September 30, 2024. Assist local agencies in providing in-service presentations as appropriate.
The NCFL and FRVM unit have an ongoing process for entering new WIC Special Formulas into CT-WIC Nutrition Module in a timely fashion. The primary responsibility has been with the NCFL since 2022 during the national formula crisis.
At the April Program Nutritionists’ meeting, the NCFL provided an update on the above chart audit results. The State agency will update its Special Formula Review Checklist to reflect changes to State agency QA, it will also provide local agencies with its Excel spreadsheet to track results in FY 2025. See Functional Area 7: Coordination of Services for details State agency efforts to provide training and raise awareness of the new HUSKY/Medicaid and WIC Formula process. The State agency also developed a presentation for local agencies to share with their staff on the special formula process changes.