Examples of WIC Incidents to Report

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WIC grocery store employee

  • Didn't allow purchase of WIC foods that are printed on the WIC check
  • Didn't have required WIC food items (PDF) in stock
  • Made participant sign the WIC check before writing the total
  • Allowed participant to buy items not printed on the WIC check
  • Gave cash back for a WIC check
  • Offered to buy a WIC check for cash
  • Charged for food the participant didn't receive
  • Overcharged for WIC food items
  • Treated someone unfairly or discriminated against someone

WIC participant

  • Posted WIC formula, food, of WIC checks for sale online
  • Sold WIC formula, food, or WIC checks
  • Failed to report total household income
  • Provided false information in order to gain benefits
  • Received benefits from more than one WIC clinic
  • Tried to use WIC checks outside valid use dates
  • Tried to use WIC checks without valid ID
  • Asked for cash back from a WIC check
  • Changed or altered a WIC check
  • Threatened to harm someone

WIC clinic staff

  • Enrolled someone into WIC that the clinic staff knew wasn't qualified
  • Refused to provide WIC services
  • Treated someone unfairly or discriminated against someone