Packages

WIC Packages (Main Menu / Data / Inventory / WIC / Packages)

Overview

WIC packages list all items and their respective sizes approved for entitlement. These packages allow the system to automatically validate purchases when a voucher is presented for redemption.

Note: Vouchers vary in appearance from state to state. Check with your state for a current list of voucher packages and their allowable items.

Actions

Find - Selects and displays a package (see Find Dialog)

New - Adds a new package.

Edit - Edits the current food group.

Delete - Permanently deletes the current package.

Save - Saves changes to the current package.

Cancel - Cancels the current operation.

Close - Closes the WIC Packages form.

Keys - Displays the on-screen keyboard (see On-Screen Keyboard).

List - Displays and optionally prints a list of packages (see WIC Package List).

Help - Displays the help menu (see Help Menu).

Tool Tips - Hover the mouse cursor over any field descriptor to display a brief description.

Fields

Package Number - A numeric entry between 1 and 9999. The package number listed on the face of the voucher, This will usually be a four-digit number,

Examples:

·1006

Value of Package not to Exceed - The maximum value the state will reimburse the voucher for. This is an important field as most states will simply deny payment if the submitted amount exceeds this amount.

Examples:

·$39.13

Description - A brief description of the voucher.

Examples:

·Package # 1006

·Single mom, one child 2-5 years of age

Detail - The package contents

Example:

TWO (2) GALLONS MILK (SKIM, 1%, 2% OR WHOLE)

ONE (1) DOZEN GRADE "A" LARGE WHITE EGGS

UP TO THIRTY-SIX (36) OUNCES CEREAL

ONE (1) 64-OZ CONTAINER JUICE

ONE (1) 16 OZ LOAF BREAD OR PKG TORTILLAS OR ONE (1) 14-16 OZ BAG/BOX BROWN RICE

ONE (1) 16 OZ BAG OR FOUR (4) 15-16 OZ CANS BEANS OR ONE (1) 16 TO 18 OZ JAR PEANUT BUTTER

Qty - The size or quantity allowed for the item in this food group.

Food Group - The food group the item is a part of. (see Food Groups)