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I (F). FOOD DELIVERY

GOAL: Update the WIC food packages and Food Delivery business processes including Information System revisions, required to implement the Final Food Package Rule.

METHODOLOGY: The SA will work to implement the changes to the WIC food packages that are required with the Final Food Package Rule through collaboration with Voyatek and the Crossroads User Group, to facilitate revisions as soon as possible. The SA will develop participant education materials and provide training to Competent Professional Authorities/Nutritionists regarding prescription tailoring guidelines for participant preference, supporting health status, and addressing special medical needs.

EVALUATION: The implementation of all required updates to the WIC food packages that are required by the Final Food Package Rule.

STATUS: The majority of the updates to the WIC food packages required by the Final Food Package Rule have been implemented. The last update to be made in the Crossroads system is the functionality to prescribe and issue food package VII to a new pregnant woman who is breastfeeding to allow the substitution of 3.5 lbs of cheese. Currently, there is no functionality to allow for issuing food package VII to newly certified pregnant women who are breastfeeding; however, this functionality will be developed as time and money allows for the Crossroads project.

West Virginia implemented the increased Cash Value Benefit authorized through the Congressional appropriations.

Secondly, with USDA announcing intention to review WIC food packages beginning in fall 2023, the SA will ensure processes occur to implement per regulation timelines.

This will be an ongoing goal for FY 2025.

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