It is very important to the Maine CDC WIC Program that services are available to all eligible Mainers. Steps are taken to ensure there is no discrimination in accessing services and benefits. Resources have been translated into multiple languages to improve information access.
There are many polices guiding the work of WIC at the state and community levels. The WIC Policies are available for review and to help guide our work across Maine. The WIC State Plan is reviewed and updated each year with opportunity for public comment. Check out the WIC State Plan section below to learn more about this process, including when and how you can provide input.
Questions?
If you have questions or suggestions related to policies, steps to ensure there is no discrimination, or the WIC State Plan, please contact the WIC Team. Reach us through the online form, call (207) 287-3991 or 1-800-437-9300, or email us WIC.Maine@maine.gov
Maine WIC Nutrition Program State Plan
The Maine CDC, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) State Plan is submitted by August 15 annually to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services for approval of program operations.
The Maine WIC Program is requesting public comment on the WIC State plan policies for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025). Although comments are accepted anytime throughout the year, this serves as a reminder as we approach the August 15 submission date.
Send your comments to wic.maine@maine.gov by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2025, and reference the Policy No in the subject line.
NOTICE: Submitted comments are public record. The Department regularly discloses public comments to requesters and make comments publicly available on its website.
DO NOT INCLUDE any information you do not intend to make public, such as medical or other personal information. Comments submitted by email create records which will include the sender's email address. Should you wish to maintain the privacy of the sending email, the Department encourages you to submit your written comments via conventional mail, withholding contact information you do not wish to make public.
2024 WIC State Plan Updates
This table provides an overview of the amendments made to the WIC State Plan in 2024. If you have questions or comments about these changes, email wic.maine@maine.gov.
| Section | Document Name/ Type | Pg /Question No | Description of Amendment | Policy No | Revised Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS-5 | IS-5 Local Agency IT Requirements | 1 |
Policy item 1: Added "internet access, data plans and hotspots. Procedure1: Update 3 to "8" - correction. Updated Minimum Configuration table, Operating System with "or Microsoft Windows 11" |
15-5 Local Agency IT requirements | 10/1/2024 |
| Letter head | State Certified Letter for Loaner ebp Rental | 1 | updated letter head and NDS | Appendix-BF-6-D | 10/1/2024 |
| Entire doc | BFPC Recruitment Flyer | all | delete doc | Appendix BFPC-1-B PC Recruit Flyer (PDF) | 6/22/2024 |
| Headers | Appendix FD-7-A Formula Returned Log (Excel) | entire document | Remove donation tab | Appendix FD-7-A Formula Returned Log (Excel) | 10/1/2024 |
| Entire Doc | Appendix NS-2-J Special Formula Voucher Sample (PDF) | Delete doc | Appendix NS-2-J Special Formula Voucher Sample (PDF) | 10/1/2024 | |
| Procedure 2,5 | Prenatal and Breastfeeding Contacts | 2,3 | added diaper review and safe sleep | BF-4 Prenatal and Breastfeeding Contacts | 6/25/2024 |
| Prcedure 1.4.4.2 | Breastfeeding Food Packages | 2 | Typo | BF-5 Breastfeeding Food Packages | 6/26/2024 |
| Loan agreement | Breast Pump Loaner Agreement Form | 1 | Update return date to first birthday | BF-Appendix-6-B Loaner Pump Agreement Form | 6/27/2024 |
| Procedures | Establishing a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program | 1 | Remove reference to BFPC Recruitment flyer | BFPC-1 Establishing a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program | 6/23/2024 |
| Policy & Procedure | Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor Scope of Practice | 2, 3 | Updated training hours and BFPC survey dates | BFPC-6 Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor Scope of Practice | 6/21/2024 |
| Logo | Breast/chestfeeding Peer Counselor Confidentiality Statement | Logo | remove loving support logo and change client to participant | BFPC-Appendix-2-B BFPC Confidentiality Statement | 6/24/2024 |
| Procedure | Eligibility Application Process, Identification Requirements and Documentation | remove folder language | CE-1 Eligibility Application Process, Identification Requirements and Documentation | 10/1/2024 | |
| Procedures 17.1 | Income Eligibility Determination and Documentation | 9 | Remove redundant/confusing terms | CE-2 Income Eligibility Determination and Documentation | 6/20/2024 |
| R&R | Rights and Responsibilities Signature Page | 2 | Added right/responsibility for approving/denying a WIC transaction | CE-Appendix-1-C | 4/4/2024 |
| Caseload Management | 1,2 | Updated reporting tool to PowerBI removed online nutrition education option | CM-1 No Show | 5/14/2024 | |
| Procedures | Caseload Allocation of Services | Pg2 | Added prior approval for closure of a clinic | CM-2 Caseload Allocation of Services | 6/7/2024 |
| Top part | Appendix CM-2-A Proposed Clinic Site Description Form (Excel) | Pg 1 | Added prior approval for closure of a clinic | CM-Appendix-2-A- Proposed LA Clinic Site Description Form | 6/7/2024 |
| Public Notification Requirements and Nondiscrimination Notification | 1 | addition of language "including gender identity and sexual orientation) | CR-1 Public Notice and NDS | 10/1/2024 | |
| Civil Rights Complaint Process | 1 | addition of language "including gender identity and sexual orientation) | CR-4 Civil Rights Complaint Process | 10/1/2024 | |
| Policy | Food Benefits Disposition | 1,2 | Remove direct bill and special medical voucher wording and remove need for signature page for replacement eWIC card | FD-3 Food Benefit Disposition | 10/1/2024 |
| Policy & Procedure | FD-6 Return of Formula (PDF) | 1,3 | Remove donation language and formula exchange update | FD-6 Return of Formula (PDF) | 10/1/2024 |
| ALL | Farmer Interactive Training | Update-FDP Training Types | FMNP 2-A Appx NEW | 3/25/2024 | |
| ALL | Farmer Monitoring | Header for 50th and added number list; FDP site options; | FMNP-4 -A Appx NEW | 3/22/2024 | |
| ALL | eWIC Farmer Compliance Buy (PrintForm).docx | Header for 50th and added number list; | FMNP-4 -C Appx NEW | 3/22/2024 | |
| IS-1 | System Planning and Operations IS-1 | 1 | Added LA responsibility details to acquire "internet services, data plans, and hotspots". | IS-1 System Planning and Operation | 10/1/2024 |
| IS-2 | Participant Characteristics Policy | 3 and 4 | Added details from Westat provided guidance for participant characteristics: New EBT data section, request for APL and Vendor List, and redemption. Added new fields = HHID, EBT card number, Home Zip and Record Reference Date for PC2024 submission due 9/1/24. | IS-2 Participant Characteristics | 10/1/24 |
| Procedure | Nutrition Coordinator Responsibilities | 2 | remove donatation | NS-4 | 10/1/2024 |
| 5 | Staff Training | Pg 4 | Local Agency Directors or designated staff will attend one WIC interactive vendor training sessions every three (3) years. | OM 12 | 6/20/2024 |
| Policy | Dual Participation | pg 1 | Removed mulitpl ITOs only 1 in Maine now | OM-9 | 6/21/2024 |
| 10. This Agreement is non-transferable. | VM-1-C Vendor Agreement | 13 | remove "and the Vendor stamp" | VM 1 C Vendor Agreement | 6/11/2024 |
| 14.2 | Vendor Management Selection and Authorization | 4 | remove "and the Vendor stamp" | VM-1 | 6/11/2024 |
| 14.2.1 | Vendor Management Selection and Authorization | 4 | Add: 14.2.1.Change in Corporate Parent with five or more chain stores with no change in location, store name, staff, system, food, and banking, shall notify the State Agency of the plan 30 days prior to the effective date. A Vendor Agreement will be provided. | VM-1 | 6/11/2024 |
| Name & Address | Vendor Infant Formula Supplier List | 1 | Update Names and Addresses | VM-1 Appendix VM 1-B | 7/1/2024 |
| WIC Food Categories & Approved Food List | Vendor Training Guide | 5 |
1St page update and ADD: Shelf Tag information PG 5 |
VM-2-C ppx | 6/18/2024 |
| ALL | Interactive Training Attended.dotx | Update-FDP Training Types | VM-2-B Appx NEW | 3/21/2024 | |
| ALL | Monitoring.dotx | Header for 50th and reorder foods | VM-4 Appendix | 3/20/2024 | |
|
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables |
Minimum Stock Requirements .6.11.24 | 1 | 3rd vegetable | VM-Appendix-1-A_MinimumStockRequirements | 6/11/2024 |
| Upper half | VM-Appendix-5-B_ComplianceBuyCardLog.dotx | 1 | Updated URLs for purchase details. | VM-Appendix-5-B | 3/20/2024 |
| Procedures 4.4 | Sanction System | 7 | Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Inflation Update | VM-6 Sanction System | 7/1/2024 |