Information for WIC Vendors/Grocers

Attention WIC Vendors:
It is mandatory that all WIC Vendors provide both a valid email address and a valid mailing address. WIC Vendors are responsible for all communications sent to them electronically or via postal mail. If you have not yet submitted an email address, you may send an email to MDHHS-WICVendor@michigan.gov with the vendor's name, address, and vendor number.

 

Attention WIC Vendors:
Below is important information regarding Infant Formula:

Purchasing Infant Formula for re-sale to WIC participants.

WIC Food Updates

Updates:

Effective February 8, 2019:

Post Bran Flakes formula has changed to no longer meet the WIC required iron content. Therefore, Post Bran Flakes is no longer authorized for sale via WIC transactions.

Effective December 17, 2018: 

The Michigan WIC Program has removed restrictions for WIC-authorized eggs, allowing purchase of brown or white eggs of various sizes by the dozen. Egg update food guide inserts including news regarding the WIC Connect App and clarifications regarding yogurt and juices are included below. *Inserts are periodic updates of the food guide.*

• English
• Spanish
• Arabic

A list of all eggs authorized under the Michigan WIC Program as of May of 2019 is included below.

• Michigan WIC Authorized Eggs May 2019

 

WIC Food Guide

Effective July 11, 2016:

The Michigan WIC Food Guide is a periodically updated resource to foods authorized for sale via WIC in the state of Michigan, available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

          Vendor Letter - Summary of WIC Food Guide Changes 

• English Food Guide 
• Spanish Food Guide
• Arabic Food Guide
• Infant Formula Insert

The WIC Minimum Stock Requirements and information on fruits and vegetables are also made accessible below:

 

WIC Vendor Newsletter

• WIC Vendor Newsletter July 2019
• WIC Vendor Newsletter Winter 2017-2018

Previous Vendor Newsletters

 

Sample WIC Vendor Contract and Associated Documents

• WIC Vendor Contract
• WIC Vendor Sanction Policy
• Administrative Hearing Procedures
• Administrative Review Procedures

 

Minimum Stock Requirements

• Minimum stock requirements (cover letter)
• Minimum stock requirements Effective 12-26-2018 

 

Fruits and Vegetables

• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Information Sheet

 

WIC Vendor Training

Provided below is the WIC Vendor Handbook, currently the most comprehensive training resource available for WIC Vendors.

• WIC Vendor Handbook

Introduction to WIC & Vendor Training Video

• Full Video
• Chapter 1 - About This Video
• Chapter 2 - Vendor Contracts and Certification
• Chapter 3 - WIC Food Guide
• Chapter 4 - Client Treatment
• Chapter 5 - Point of Sale Device
• Chapter 6 - Compliance
• Chapler 7 - Helpful Hits

 

Requesting Items for WIC Food Authorization

The Michigan WIC Program is continuing to evaluate new foods to be authorized. Vendors may submit requests for the program to consider items using the form below.

• UPC Request Form (pdf) 
• UPC Request Form (docx) 

 

Submitting Complaints

• Vendor Complaint Form
• Vendor Complaint Protocol

 

Applying to become a Michigan WIC Vendor

• Vendor Request for Application Form

 

WIC Division, Vendor Relations Unit Contact Information

• Phone: (517) 335-8937

• Fax: (517) 335-9514

• Email: MDHHS-WICVendor@michigan.gov

• Website: Michigan.gov/wicvendor