PURPOSE: This rule establishes the requirements for agencies participating in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children.

Editor’s Note: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of this rule in its entirety would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. The entire text of the material referenced has been filed with the secretary of state. This material may be found at the Office of the Secretary of State or at the headquarters of the agency and is available to any interested person at a cost established by state law.

1. (1) Each Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program shall provide supplemental food, nutrition education and health care referral to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, eligible infants and children up to five (5) years of age. Eligibility shall be based on inadequacy of income using the guidelines in 19 CSR 40-1.040(2) and assessed nutritional risk.
2. (2) Each WIC program shall follow the requirements of 7 CFR 246.1–246.28 in administering the program.

AUTHORITY: section 192.005.2., RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Jan. 14, 1993, effective July 8, 1993. *Original authority: 192.005.2, RSMo, 1985.