WIC provides infant formula to WIC participants as a food benefit.
WIC provides contracted formulas as part of a federally mandated cost containment system. In accordance with federal regulations, all WIC formula fed infants may receive any one of the standard contract formulas (PDF) listed below.ā
More information on WIC formula contracts and the WIC program can be found on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website.
A WIC participant may have a medical condition and need medical formulas or nutritionals that are not part of a WIC formula contract.ā
See below for a listing of formulas and nutritionals provided by WIC. If prescribing a medical formula or nutritional that is not on this list, contact Formula@cdph.ca.govā to inquire about eligibility.
Health care providers may use the form below when requesting WIC-eligible formulas or nutritionals for their patients from WIC:
Health Care Providers can find more information and resources regarding WIC-formulas and referral forms to use when working with WIC patients below:
Contract Formula Flyers for WIC Families: