2007 State Plan for Montana’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Chapter Content
Chapter 1
Montana WIC Program
General overview of the WIC Program
Chapter 2
Program Benefits/Application Process
Brief overview of the benefits for participants
Application process for potential local program service providers
Chapter 3
State Agency Operations
Internal
Program Goals and Objectives
Organizational Structure
Descriptions of the Financial, Information, Nutrition and Retailer Services
Reporting Requirements
External Operations
Administrative Review Policy and Procedures
Caseload Information
Appeal and Fair Hearing Processes
Complaint Processes
Fraud and Abuse
Coordination with Other Services/Outreach and Referral
Monitoring Local Programs
Chapter 4
Local Program Operations
Local Program Operations
Staffing Qualifications, Standards, Training and Continuing Education
Program Benefits
Local Program Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Confidentiality Policy
Participant Records
Caseload Management
Forms and Records Management
Local Agency Retailer Coordinator
Outreach and Referral Plan
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Plan (and refer to Chapter 7)
Financial Management
Delivery and Funding of Local Services
Local Security and Disaster Plans
Contracts/Budgets
Funding Formula
Budget Proposal Submissions
Allowable Expenses
Equipment Purchase/Inventory
Reporting Requirements
Chapter 5
Participant Application/Certification
Income Guidelines and Related Policies
Foster Children Benefits
WIC Employees as Participants
Access and Appointments to WIC Services
Priorities Served
Certification Periods, Risk Codes and High-Risk Determinants
Universal Precautions
WIC Overseas Program
Application Process and Eligibility Determination
Residential Eligibility - Revised
Hematological Testing and Anthropometric Measurements
Chapter 6
Nutrition Education Activities and Accounting
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education Requirements
Determining Nutrition Educational Needs and Care Plan with Participant Input
Nutrition Education Materials
Nutrition Education Cultural Diversity
Nutrition Education Accounting
Instructions and Forms for the Nutrition Education Accounting Procedure to Document the Expenditure of Nutrition Services and Administrative Funds on Nutrition Education
Chapter 7
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
Local Program Breastfeeding Coordinator
Breast Pumps and Related Materials
Nutrition Support of Breastfeeding Pair
Breastfeeding Statistics
References and Resources
Chapter 8
Food Instruments/Packages
Food Package Contents
Authorized Foods, Allowable Substitutions and Selection of Authorized Foods
Infant Formula and Approval of Non-Exempt and Exempt Formula
Food Instrument Management
Food Instrument Issuance
Food Delivery System
Cost Containment Initiatives (Rebate Contracts)
Chapter 9
Retailers
Retailer Selection, Approval and Stocking Requirements
Confidentiality of Retailer Information
Determining High Risk Retailers
Retailer Monitoring, Training, Education Buys and Compliance Buys
Banking Services
Chapter 10
Civil Rights
Civil Rights Requirements
Civil Rights Training Module
