Information for WIC Vendors/Grocers
The Michigan WIC Program Expanded Food Choices
The Michigan WIC Program is further expanding food choices to meet the needs of WIC Clients during the COVID-19 state of emergency. When new benefits begin June 1 or after, women and children over the age of 1 can use their fruits and vegetables ($$$) benefit to buy canned and frozen, in addition to fresh. This change is in addition to the food choice expansion effective April 1, 2020.
English - Click Here for a List of Changes
Spanish - Click Here for a List of Changes
Arabic - Click Here for a List of Changes
List of UPC's for Added Food Items
For Information during the COVID-19 State of Emergency:
April 8, 2020 Frequently Asked Questions
April 28, 2020 Frequently Asked Questions
WIC Vendor Communications
March 24, 2020 Notice to WIC Vendors
March 27, 2020 Notice to WIC Vendors
April 16, 2020 Notice to WIC Vendors
May 26, 2020 Notice to WIC Vendors
June 12, 2020 Notice to WIC Vendors
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:
Attending one of these webcasts will fulfill the Michigan WIC Program's mandatory training requirement for the current contract cycle. These links are used to both register and access the webcasts. Vendors may also access a recording of a WIC Vendor training presentation provided below and in the training section of this page.
WIC Vendor Training Webcasts
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 @ 2:00pm
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 @ 2:00pm
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 @ 2:00pm
WIC Vendor Pharmacy Training Webcasts
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 @ 2:00pm
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 @ 2:00pm
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 @ 2:00pm
WIC Vendor Regional Forums
Upper Peninsula Regional Forum
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 @ 1:00pm
Northern Lower Peninsula Regional Forum
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 @ 1:00pm
Central Michigan Regional Forum
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 @ 1:00pm
West Michigan Regional Forum
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 @ 1:00pm
Southeast Michigan Regional Forum
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 @ 1:00pm
Southwest Michigan Regional Forum
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 @ 1:00pm
WIC Vendor Training Presentation
Click Here to Access Recorded Presentation
Attention WIC Pharmacy Vendors:
Michigan WIC Formula Update - Changes Effective November 1, 2019
Below are 2 new formulas Michigan WIC has added to the Authorized Formula List. Each formula and flavor has a unit and case UPC that has been added. It is important that these UPCs are added to your system and your APL has been updated. Effective 11/1/19 WIC participants may be prescribed these formulas and attempt to redeem their benefits at your pharmacy. If you have any questions please call the WIC Helpline 1-800-942-1636.
For a full list of Michigan WIC Authorized Formulas, please refer to: Michigan WIC Authorized Formula
Below is important information regarding WIC-approved formula:
Purchasing Formula for re-sale to WIC participants
List of FDA-Approved Manufacturers of Formula
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.*
A list of all eggs authorized under the Michigan WIC Program as of May of 2019 is included below.
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
The WIC Minimum Stock Requirements and information on fruits and vegetables are also made accessible below:
WIC Vendor Newsletter
- WIC Vendor Newsletter Fall 2020
- WIC Vendor Newsletter Summer 2020
- WIC Vendor Newsletter Spring 2020
- WIC Vendor Newsletter Winter 2019-2020
- WIC Vendor Newsletter Fall 2019
- WIC Vendor Newsletter Summer 2019
- WIC Vendor Newsletter Winter 2017-2018
Sample WIC Vendor Contract and Associated Documents
- Sample WIC Vendor Contract, effective December 2019
- WIC Vendor Sanction Policy, effective February 2020
- WIC Vendor Sanction Policy, effective May 2016
- Administrative Hearing Procedures
- Administrative Review Procedures
- WIC Vendor Selection Criteria
Minimum Stock Requirements and WIC Vendor Monitoring Visit Report
- Minimum stock requirements (cover letter)
- Minimum stock requirements Effective 12-26-2018
- WIC Vendor Monitoring Visit Report
Fruits and Vegetables
WIC Vendor Training
Provided below is the WIC Vendor Handbook, currently the most comprehensive training resource available for WIC Vendors.
WIC Vendor Training Presentation
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.
Applying to become a Michigan WIC Vendor
Additional Application Forms
- Quality Exception Review Form (to be used by Michigan WIC to apply a higher authorization criteria)
- Preauthorization Site Visit Report (to be used by Michigan WIC prior to authorization)
Submitting a Complaint to the Michigan WIC Program
WIC Division, Vendor Relations Unit Contact Information
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Phone: (517) 335-8937
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Fax: (517) 335-9514
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Email: MDHHS-WICVendor@michigan.gov
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Website: Michigan.gov/wicvendor
