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WIC - Formula FAQ's |
Questions about Formula
My baby needs special formula. Can you give me the brand I need?
WIC provides Similac Advance Early Shield, Similac Sensitive, and Similac Sensitive Isomil Soy infant formula.
If your baby needs a different kind of formula talk to your WIC staff. We can provide some special formulas, but only if there is a documented health or nutrition need. Your doctor will need to complete and sign a WIC Enteral Nutrition Prescription Request (ENPR)Form. Click here for the the WIC ENPR Form.
Why doesn't WIC provide other formulas like Carnation? It is cheaper.
WIC has a contract to provide these three approved formulas, which saves a lot of money. The formula company gives us large rebates on these three formulas. This rebate money makes it possible for many more infants to be on the Alaska WIC program. Non-contract formulas like Carnation and Enfamil cost the Alaska WIC Program five to six times more than our three contract formulas.
My baby needs more formula than I get from WIC each month. What can I do?
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program, and the amount of formula and other WIC foods you get each month is limited. You will need to buy additional formula. If this is a problem, tell the WIC staff. They may be able refer you to a Food Bank or other source for more formula. If your baby is on a special medical formula, Medicaid or Denali KidCare may be able to pay for it.
Should I ask WIC for powdered or concentrated infant formula?
If you ask for powdered formula, WIC can give you a little more each month than if you ask for concentrated formula. And because the price is lower, you can save when you buy powdered infant formula to supplement what you get from WIC.
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