To be eligible for WIC services, WIC participants must
provide proof of pregnancy (if applicable), height and weight measurements and blood work.This information is requested from the health care provider in order to encourage referrals to healthcare services. In many cases, height, weight and hemoglobin screening can be done at the WIC site as well.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires medical documentation for formula for premature and medically fragile infants. This includes any medical formulas and nutritionals for older children.
Does your patient need a medical formula or nutritional? Visit the
WIC Medical Formulas and Nutrionals pageā.