pa-56-37-1348: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) vendor minimum technology requirements

Summary

Under 28 Pa. Code § 1103.4(15) (relating to selection criteria for authorization and reauthorization), a store applying to become a WIC authorized store must meet the following vendor minimum technology requirements to be considered for authorization. These requirements are effective January 1, 2027. 1) A Pennsylvania certified Point of Sale device. 2) A secure Internet connection to access available benefits during the transaction and transmit the transaction details. 3) An active email address monitored by store personnel. 4) Register for the organization's current identity management system, as applicable. 5) The ability to view and apply a digital signature to forms presented in the Portable Document Format. 6) The ability to participate in designated online training classes accessible over the Internet. However, under 28 Pa. Code § 1103.4(15), these standards do ''not apply to stores authorized prior to September 12, 2009, and maintaining an uninterrupted authorized status.'' Alternative Format Requests : Persons with a disability who require an alternative format of this listing (for example, large print, audiotape, Braille) should contact the Department of Health, Bureau of WIC, 625 Forster Street, 7th Floor West, Health and Human Services Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, (717) 783-1289. Individuals in need of an accommodation should dial 711 or call the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TTY users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users). The...

The agency’s own summary, as published.