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Town Hall Missouri WIC Conference Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well. October 28,

Town Hall Missouri WIC Conference Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well. October 28, 2016

State Update Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

State Update Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Funding Status § § Continuing Resolution Breastfeeding Peer Counseling New funding for e. WIC!

Funding Status § § Continuing Resolution Breastfeeding Peer Counseling New funding for e. WIC! Infrastructure Grant Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Clinic Assessment Tool Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Clinic Assessment Tool Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

State Agency Updates § § § WIC Nutrition WIC Data WIC Retailers WIC Operations

State Agency Updates § § § WIC Nutrition WIC Data WIC Retailers WIC Operations WIC Benefit Delivery and Food Issuance Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Nutrition Services Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Nutrition Services Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Infrastructure Grant Areas For Possible Improvement: § Nutrition Assessment Process § Staff Development Ø

Infrastructure Grant Areas For Possible Improvement: § Nutrition Assessment Process § Staff Development Ø Nutrition Experts as Mentors Ø WIC Paraprofessionals Ø In-person and Online Training § Nutrition Education § Technology Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Food List Effective January 1, 2017 Additions § Brick, Muenster, Provolone, Swiss, White Cheddar

Food List Effective January 1, 2017 Additions § Brick, Muenster, Provolone, Swiss, White Cheddar and Marbled/Blended Cheese § Crunchy Peanut Butter § Store Brand Variety of Nutty Nuggets Cereal § Cream of Wheat – Whole Grain Hot Cereal § Pineapple and Blended Juices for Children (Langers) § Pineapple Juice for Women Changes § General Mills' Corn/Rice Chex will be allowed for participants who request it Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

2016 Loving Support Award of Excellence FNS recognizes local WIC agencies that have provided

2016 Loving Support Award of Excellence FNS recognizes local WIC agencies that have provided exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support activities Cole County WIC Randolph County WIC St. Joseph WIC

2016 Loving Support Award of Excellence St. Francois County WIC Webster County WIC Ste.

2016 Loving Support Award of Excellence St. Francois County WIC Webster County WIC Ste. Genevieve WIC

2014 Loving Support Award of Excellence Butler County WIC Laclede County WIC JFCAC WIC

2014 Loving Support Award of Excellence Butler County WIC Laclede County WIC JFCAC WIC Samuel Rodgers Health Center WIC Joplin WIC Truman Medical Center WIC

Atchison Nodaway Worth Harrison Knox Adair Sullivan Grundy Andrew FFY 2017 BFPC and Breastfeeding

Atchison Nodaway Worth Harrison Knox Adair Sullivan Grundy Andrew FFY 2017 BFPC and Breastfeeding Friendly WIC Clinics Clark Mercer Gentry Holt Scotland Schuyler Putnam ox Lewis Daviess De. Kalb Macon Linn Caldwell Buchanan Shelby Marion Livingston Clinton Ralls Chariton Ray Carroll Pike Audrain Saline Swope Crescent Samuel Rodgers TMC Lafayette Jackson Boone Johnson Callaway Cooper Pettis Cass Moniteau Cole Morgan Henry Bates Osage Benton Miller St. Louis Area Lincoln Warren Family Care Affinia Healthcare Peoples St. Louis County St. Charles Franklin Jefferson Maries St. Clair Camden Crawford Hickory Washington Ste. Genevieve Phelps Pulaski Vernon Dallas Cedar Dent Polk Perry St. Francois Iron Laclede Reynolds Barton Madison Bollinger KC Area Howard Montgomery Clay Monroe Gasconade Platte Randolph Dade Wright Greene Texas Webster Jasper Shannon Lawrence Wayne Christian Newton Stone Barry Cape Girardeau Douglas Scott Stoddard Carter Mississippi Howell Taney Mc. Donald Butler Oregon Ozark Breastfeeding Friendly WIC Clinic New BF Friendly WIC Clinic for FFY 2017 New Madrid Dunklin Pemiscot New BFPC Agency Ripley

Missouri Breastfeeding Rates 90. 0 80. 0 70. 0 60. 0 50. 0 Healthy

Missouri Breastfeeding Rates 90. 0 80. 0 70. 0 60. 0 50. 0 Healthy People 2020 MO Breastfeeding Rates 40. 0 WIC Breastfeeding Rates 30. 0 20. 0 10. 0 Initiation BF @ 6 Months BF @ 12 Months *Data Source: 2016 CDC Breastfeeding Report Card, 2016 WIC Breastfeeding Report Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Top 10 Breastfeeding Rates Agency BF Ever % BF 1 Mo % BF 3

Top 10 Breastfeeding Rates Agency BF Ever % BF 1 Mo % BF 3 Mo % BF 6 Mo % BF 12 Mo % Shelby 93. 3 75. 8 48. 5 25. 6 15 Saline 90. 8 61. 3 40. 4 32. 3 19. 4 Samuel Rodgers 90. 7 63. 7 42. 2 30. 2 18. 5 Ozark 87. 5 40. 5 30. 2 19. 1 9. 5 Macon 87 62 28. 4 20. 2 10. 7 Osage 85. 4 54. 5 22 13. 9 3. 1 Knox 85 50 24 17. 9 8. 3 Johnson 84. 9 62. 1 38. 5 29. 8 17. 9 St. Clair 83. 6 55. 2 26. 8 21. 6 13. 5 Stone 83. 0 52. 4 25. 7 19. 3 14. 9 Putnam 82. 8 27 12. 2 15. 2 5. 0

WIC Data Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

WIC Data Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

What’s New? § New MOWINS Administrator § Jamie Bish § New Help Desk staff

What’s New? § New MOWINS Administrator § Jamie Bish § New Help Desk staff § Brad Smith § Open position § New MOWINS Trainer § Vacant HPR I/II § New MOWINS trainings § Developing new trainings for 2017 § Combination of face to face and e. Learning § Will be in districts, calendar will be posted at least 3 months in advance of training Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

e. WIC § New e. WIC Program Manager § User Acceptance Test - Super.

e. WIC § New e. WIC Program Manager § User Acceptance Test - Super. Users § Release 2. 28, Smart Card due end of November § Electronic Benefits Transfer Contract § Purchase of Cards and Card Readers § LA Training Staggered with Rollout Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Timeline Activity/Milestone Date WIC EBT Contract Award June 2017 WIC EBT User Acceptance Testing

Timeline Activity/Milestone Date WIC EBT Contract Award June 2017 WIC EBT User Acceptance Testing Set-up and Test July 15, 2017 – January 31, 2018 WIC EBT Pilot February 1, 2018 – April 30, 2018 Statewide Implementation June 1, 2018 – November 30, 2018 Project Closeout December 31, 2018 Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

e. WIC Pilot Counties § Pilot early 2018 § Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper,

e. WIC Pilot Counties § Pilot early 2018 § Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Miller, Moniteau, Osage Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

How will it look? Benefit Statement Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

How will it look? Benefit Statement Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Coming Soon! § New e. WIC Website § Progress of e. WIC § Frequently

Coming Soon! § New e. WIC Website § Progress of e. WIC § Frequently Asked Questions § Sections for LA’s, Retailers, Participants Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

WIC Retailer Update Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

WIC Retailer Update Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

WIC Retailer Requirements § Fall of 2015 § Evaluated the selection criteria and stocking

WIC Retailer Requirements § Fall of 2015 § Evaluated the selection criteria and stocking requirements for retailers § Met with WICNS staff and retailer stakeholders to discuss recommended changes § April 2016 § Recommendations were approved by the USDA § July and August 2016 § Annual training sessions were held statewide Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Full Service Grocery Store § Minimum number of varieties and/or brands for: breadstuffs, canned

Full Service Grocery Store § Minimum number of varieties and/or brands for: breadstuffs, canned fish, canned fruits, canned vegetables, fresh and frozen fruits, fresh and frozen vegetables. § The quantity per variety/brand was removed. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Full Service Grocery Store § Fresh and Frozen Meats and Poultry § Minimum of

Full Service Grocery Store § Fresh and Frozen Meats and Poultry § Minimum of at least three of the following: beef, poultry, pork or lamb. May be a combination of fresh and frozen. Deli style meats and sausages do not apply. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Selection Criteria § Annual WIC sales revenue was increased. § Monthly WIC sales requirement

Selection Criteria § Annual WIC sales revenue was increased. § Monthly WIC sales requirement was decreased. § Minimum WIC stocking levels were revised. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Minimum Stocking Levels § Tier 1 – Includes Peer Group I and II stores

Minimum Stocking Levels § Tier 1 – Includes Peer Group I and II stores § Tier 2 – Includes Peer Group III and IV stores Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Authorized Retailers Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Authorized Retailers Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Potential Retailers? § Do you know of a store or pharmacy in your area

Potential Retailers? § Do you know of a store or pharmacy in your area that is not authorized to accept WIC checks? § How can they get more information or apply to become authorized? Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

What’s New?

What’s New?

Retailer Resources § § 2016 Annual WIC Retailer Training Cashier and Cash Office Procedures

Retailer Resources § § 2016 Annual WIC Retailer Training Cashier and Cash Office Procedures Cards Cashier and Cash Office Training Manuals e. Learning Modules Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Concerns? WIC Participant Redemption Complaint Form (WIC 40) http: //health. mo. gov/living/families/wiclwp/forms. php WIC

Concerns? WIC Participant Redemption Complaint Form (WIC 40) http: //health. mo. gov/living/families/wiclwp/forms. php WIC Fraud http: //health. mo. gov/living/families/wicfraud. php Email: info@health. mo. gov Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

WIC Operations Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

WIC Operations Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Program Integrity § The Missouri WIC program is intended for families in need of

Program Integrity § The Missouri WIC program is intended for families in need of nutritional support. § Fraud and abuse take resources away from those who need them most. § WIC foods and formula are to be used for the WIC participant only and cannot be sold or given away. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Reporting Suspected Fraud Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Reporting Suspected Fraud Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Report Information

Report Information

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Original document includes the name of the seller.

Original document includes the name of the seller.

Warning/Sanction Letters Please do the following: § Scan the letter into the participant’s MOWINS

Warning/Sanction Letters Please do the following: § Scan the letter into the participant’s MOWINS record § Enter an Alert in MOWINS to review the letter at the next scheduled meeting § Print a copy for the participant/authorized representative at that time, if necessary. § Any discussion with the participant/authorized representative regarding this matter should be noted in MOWINS. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Program Integrity Data § Warning Letters § 124 fraud reports § 74 warning letters

Program Integrity Data § Warning Letters § 124 fraud reports § 74 warning letters mailed § 50 investigated, but no warning letter sent § N/A or not enough info provided § Sanction Letters § Checks reported as Lost or Stolen and then redeemed § 15 Sanction letters mailed § Two were related to a custody change where the previous authorized representative cashed checks although no longer had custody of the child. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

§ Many of the reports we receive are submitted by Local Agency staff. §

§ Many of the reports we receive are submitted by Local Agency staff. § Thank you for your assistance in identifying fraudulent activity. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Administrative Policy Updates Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Administrative Policy Updates Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Non-Discrimination Statement § The Non-discrimination Statement was changed last year as outlined in the

Non-Discrimination Statement § The Non-discrimination Statement was changed last year as outlined in the WIC Updates of November 9, 2015. The short statement changed to “This institution is an equal opportunity provider”. The full statement changed also. § Websites must be updated to include the new non-discrimination statement by November 20, 2015. § Documents, pamphlets, brochures, etc. should be updated when supplies are exhausted or by September 30, 2016. § All new printing must use the new non-discrimination statement. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

What’s New? § Verification of Certification (VOC) § WIC Policy Memorandum #2016 -4 §

What’s New? § Verification of Certification (VOC) § WIC Policy Memorandum #2016 -4 § WOM ER # 3. 02900, Verification of Certification (VOC), revision released soon § Each State Agency (SA) must establish a single point of contact for other State or Local Agencies to obtain VOC information. § Missouri’s will be the MOWINS Help Desk, 800 -554 -2544 § Other States’ point of contact is on the USDA website at: http: //www. fns. usda. gov/wic-contacts Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Highlights § Eight data elements should be included on the Verification of Certification §

Highlights § Eight data elements should be included on the Verification of Certification § Receiving LAs must accept a VOC if it has three data elements: § Participant’s name; § Date of Certification; and § Date that the current certification period ends. § Participants are not required to sign a release of information form in order to receive a VOC when transferring from one WIC state to another. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

What’s New? § Separation of Duties § WIC Policy Memorandum #2016 -5 § WOM

What’s New? § Separation of Duties § WIC Policy Memorandum #2016 -5 § WOM ER # 1. 07000, Program Integrity, revision released soon § At a minimum, the State Agency plan must prohibit the following WIC certification practices, or provide effective alternative policies and procedures when such prohibition is not possible: Certifying oneself; Certifying relatives or close friends; One employee determining eligibility for all certification criteria and issuing food benefits. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

WIC Certification ME Webinar § Webinar is required for all WIC staff that are

WIC Certification ME Webinar § Webinar is required for all WIC staff that are involved in certification process. § Webinar covers changes to ER # 3. 02000, Income Assessment and Documentation and ER # 3. 03300, Notification of Ineligibility and Expiration of Certification that are required by the Certification Management Evaluation the State Agency had in January 2016. § Must be completed by staff by February 17, 2017. § For more information see WIC Updates article dated October 31, 2016. Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Questions? Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

Questions? Missouri WIC - Eat Healthy. Stay Well.