Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.
#WIC CONNECT VERIFICATION#
Phone: (601) 991-6000 or call toll-free (800) 545-6747 outside of Jacksonįor questions regarding Verification of Certification (VOC) please call either of the phone numbers listed above.
#WIC CONNECT LICENSE#
A valid driver's license with the current address Welcome to Michigan WIC Client Connect The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has helped Michigan families since 1974.current utility bill, bank statement, etc.) Pieces of mail that include the client's current address (e.g.Proof of Medicaid, TANF, or Food Stamps.An income tax return for the most current year.A signed statement from an employer indicating gross income earnings for a specified pay period.A current pay stub less than 60 days old.Newborns in to the WIC clinic have a 60-day period during which the newborn must be seen at the WIC clinic.įind a county health department What to bring to your WIC appointmentĪpplicants must bring proof of income, residence, and identification to their WIC appointment. USDA policy requires that applicants must apply in person for WIC benefits at their local county health department or WIC clinic.
If you receive TANF, Food Stamps or Medicaid, you automatically meet WIC income guidelines. You can check your income against the current guidelines to see if you may qualify. Will determine if an applicant is eligible for the WIC program. Overweight, or poor diet are typical examples. Low iron levels in the blood (anemia), underweight, The income guidelines and be at medical or nutritional risk. To be eligible for the program, a woman, infant, or child must meet WIC is a federally funded program that provides nutritious food, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support and referrals to health and other services for eligible women, infants and children up to age 5.How are we doing? Give us your feedback on our WIC services: what you like and dislike, and any problems you have had.
“WIC Connect is another step forward toward accomplishing our vision of having a major positive impact on improving health outcomes for clients, being recognized as a national leader and achieving excellent customer satisfaction.” “We are very excited to offer Michigan WIC Connect to Michigan families,” says Stan Bien, Michigan WIC Director.
#WIC CONNECT FOR FREE#
The app is available for free in the App Store and Google Play. In addition, the app supplies locations of WIC Stores and WIC Clinics across Michigan and the client’s WIC contact information. They will also be able to view food benefits that have been issued to them in the clinic and scan UPCs while shopping at the store to see if the UPC is a WIC Approved item or not. The mobile app from the MDHHS will give WIC participants the opportunity to view upcoming appointments, check benefits and locate information about specific programs. Michigan WIC Connect lets clients book appointments, check benefits, locate information about specific programs,, view food benefits and more. Now a new free app called Michigan WIC Connect will put all the information at their fingertips. Sometimes it can be difficult for clients to find the information they need about the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.