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I. FOOD DELIVERY CHECKLIST III. DIRECT DISTRIBUTION FOOD DELIVERY SYSTEMS 7 CFR 246.4(a)(14), 7 CFR 246.12(n): Describe the methodology and procedures used in the direct distribution of supplemental foods, including types of foods distributed, warehouse and distribution centers, the verification process, and assurance of safety. Include a description of specialty infant formula, if applicable.

IV. RETAIL FOOD DELIVERY SYSTEMS: BENEFIT ISSUANCE AND FOOD INSTRUMENTS A. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Management – 7 CFR 246.12(y)(4)(ii): Describe updates on any active EBT projects. B. Food Instrument Overview – 7 CFR 246.4(a)(11)(iii), (14)(i), (vi), (xii): Describe the policies and procedures used by the State agency in producing, monitoring, and accounting for the use of food instruments. C. Benefit Issuance – 7 CFR 246.4(a)(11)(iii), (14)(xx); 7 CFR 246.12(r)(4); 7 CFR 246.4(a)(14)(i), (x), (xi), (xv): Describe the State agency's procedures for issuing food instruments to participants, including procedures for verifying identity, providing education on how to use food instruments, and proxy policies. Include alternative benefit issuance procedures for special circumstances. D. Food benefit redemption and disposition – 7 CFR 246.4(a)(14)(xiii), (xix): Describe the procedures used to monitor food benefit redemption and disposition and the management of lost/stolen/damaged food instruments. V. RETAIL FOOD DELIVERY SYSTEMS: VENDOR MANAGEMENT A. Participant Access –7 CFR 246.4(a)(14)(xiv), 7 CFR 246.12(l)(1)(ix): Provide information about the State agency's definition of participant access. B. Vendor Selection and Authorization – 7 CFR 246.4(a)(14), (15), 246.12(g)(3), (8); 7 CFR 246.12(h)(1)(ii): Describe limiting criteria, application periods, selection criteria, relevant exemptions (if applicable), how above-50-vendors are assessed, and if pharmacies are authorized. Attach a sample vendor agreement. Include description of peer groups, and a brief description of how the SA informs vendors of allowable infant formula providers. C. Vendor Cost Containment (including management of above 50 percent vendors) – 7 CFR 246.4(a)(14), 7 CFR 246.12(g)(4)(vi): If the State agency authorizes or plans to authorize any above-50-percent vendors, FNS must certify the State agency’s vendor cost containment system. For certification, the State agency must describe the competitive pricing and reimbursement methods implemented to ensure that average payments per food instrument to above-50-percent vendors do not exceed average payments per food instrument to comparable regular vendors. D. Vendor Agreements –7 CFR 246.4(a)(14)(iii): Describe information regarding the vendor agreement. E. Vendor Training – 7 CFR 246.4(a)(14), 7 CFR 246.12(i):

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