2196 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program); maximum allowable prices and competitive prices

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program); Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices

[41 Pa.B. 6934]
[Saturday, December 24, 2011]

Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties

 Under 28 Pa. Code §§ 1103.4(5) and 1105.3(a)(1) (relating to selection criteria for authorization and reauthorization; and terms and conditions of participation) and 7 CFR 246.12 (relating to food delivery systems), the WIC Program hereby publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department of Health (Department) will pay Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Description	Maximum Allowable Price
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.55
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.88
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.15
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.52
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.12
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.32
Cheese, 16 oz.	$7.26
Eggs	$2.15
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.00
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.65
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.65
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.00
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.27
Juice—48 oz.	$3.00
Juice—64 oz.	$3.97
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.58
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.58
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.91
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.58
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.03
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz.	$4.38
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz.	$9.28
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.43
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.39
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.52
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.30
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.71
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.39
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.53
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.31
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.81
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.00
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz.	$3.49
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.19
Tofu—16 oz.	$2.30
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.81
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$4.04
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$1.58
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$3.50
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.26
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.56
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.54
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.00
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.22
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$14.75
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—15.1 oz.	$16.39
Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.69
Enfamil Premium Infant RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$6.75
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder Formula— 12.5 oz.	$14.16
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.64
Good Start Gentle RTF—Orange Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.)	$6.85
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$14.11
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.76
Good Start Soy RTF—Blue Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.).	$6.96
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.21
Good Start 2 Soy Powder Formula—24 oz.	$23.00
Good Start 2 Gentle Powder Formula—22 oz.	$23.15
Good Start 2 Protect Powder Formula—22 oz.	$24.74
Good Start Protect Powder Formula—12.4 oz.	$14.61
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$7.22
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz.	$8.74
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$23.16
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz.	$1.93
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz.	$1.92
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.55
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.67
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz.	$6.57
Similac Advance w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.4 oz.	$14.33
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.14
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 oz.	$27.52
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz.	$6.49
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$7.48
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz.	$15.49
Store Brand Milk Based Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$3.67
Store Brand Milk Based RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$5.65
Store Brand Milk Based Powder Formula— 25.75 oz.	$16.13

 A store must permit purchase of WIC allowable foods that exceed the maximum allowable price to WIC participants using a WIC check; however, the amounts that exceed the maximum allowable price of any WIC allowable foods sold to WIC participants will be billed to the store on a quarterly basis in accordance with 28 Pa. Code § 1105.2 (relating to price adjustment).

Competitive Prices

 To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Description	Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.36
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.68
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.09
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.42
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.06
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.30
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.01
Eggs	$2.09
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.00
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$0.98
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.20
Juice—48 oz.	$2.90
Juice—64 oz.	$3.62
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.49
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.86
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.97
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.36
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.43
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$2.88
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.58
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$1.53
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.21
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.48
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.64
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$14.11
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.76
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.21

Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties

 Under 28 Pa. Code §§ 1103.4(5) and 1105.3(a)(1) and 7 CFR 246.12, the WIC Program hereby publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Description	Maximum Allowable Price
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.55
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.91
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.15
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.52
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.29
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.33
Cheese, 16 oz.	$7.26
Eggs	$2.15
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.14
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.77
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.77
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.06
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.53
Juice—48 oz.	$3.15
Juice—64 oz.	$4.20
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.58
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.58
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.91
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.58
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.03
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz.	$4.51
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz.	$9.28
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.50
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.39
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.52
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.47
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.01
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.39
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.53
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.31
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.98
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.19
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz.	$3.62
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.41
Tofu—16 oz.	$2.34
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.89
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$4.04
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.06
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$3.50
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.27
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.56
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.54
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.19
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.49
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$14.76
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—15.1 oz.	$16.84
Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.92
Enfamil Premium Infant RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$7.12
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder Formula— 12.5 oz.	$14.23
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.73
Good Start Gentle RTF—Orange Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.)	$6.85
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$15.16
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.90
Good Start Soy RTF—Blue Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.).	$6.96
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.21
Good Start 2 Soy Powder Formula—24 oz.	$23.00
Good Start 2 Gentle Powder Formula—22 oz.	$23.15
Good Start 2 Protect Powder Formula—22 oz.	$26.15
Good Start Protect Powder Formula—12.4 oz.	$14.71
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$8.13
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.00
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$23.56
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.13
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.09
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.55
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.67
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.14
Similac Advance w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.4 oz.	$14.72
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.43
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 oz.	$28.36
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.44
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$7.65
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz.	$15.89
Store Brand Milk Based Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$3.67
Store Brand Milk Based RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$5.65
Store Brand Milk Based Powder Formula— 25.75 oz.	$17.39

 A store must permit purchase of WIC allowable foods that exceed the maximum allowable price to WIC participants using a WIC check; however, the amounts thatexceed the maximum allowable price of any WIC allowable foods sold to WIC participants will be billed to the store on a quarterly basis in accordance with 28 Pa. Code § 1105.2.

Competitive Prices

 To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Description	Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.36
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.72
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.14
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.42
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.27
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.31
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.03
Eggs	$2.09
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.14
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.76
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.76
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.05
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.43
Juice—48 oz.	$3.04
Juice—64 oz.	$3.89
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.49
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.86
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.97
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.36
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.43
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.06
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.73
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.06
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.21
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.48
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.73
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$15.16
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.90
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.21

Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties

 Under 28 Pa. Code §§ 1103.4(5) and 1105.3(a)(1) and 7 CFR 246.12, the WIC Program hereby publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department of Health will pay Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Description	Maximum Allowable Price
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.55
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.91
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.15
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.52
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.29
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.36
Cheese, 16 oz.	$7.26
Eggs	$2.15
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.28
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.82
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.82
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.13
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.53
Juice—48 oz.	$3.25
Juice—64 oz.	$4.26
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.58
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.97
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.17
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.97
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.36
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz.	$4.51
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz.	$9.28
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.66
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.40
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.52
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.47
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.11
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.59
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.54
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.39
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.04
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.37
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz.	$3.62
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.41
Tofu—16 oz.	$2.34
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.89
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$4.26
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.43
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$4.87
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.27
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.56
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.54
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.19
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.49
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$16.35
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—15.1 oz.	$18.26
Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$6.15
Enfamil Premium Infant RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$7.54
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder Formula— 12.5 oz.	$15.41
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.85
Good Start Gentle RTF—Orange Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.)	$6.94
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$15.45
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$5.12
Good Start Soy RTF—Blue Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.).	$7.28
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula—12.9	$15.21
Good Start 2 Soy Powder Formula—24 oz.	$23.00
Good Start 2 Gentle Powder Formula—22 oz.	$23.15
Good Start 2 Protect Powder Formula—22 oz.	$26.15
Good Start Protect Powder Formula—12.4 oz.	$15.81
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$8.13
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.07
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$24.24
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.13
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.13
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.55
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$5.17
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.86
Similac Advance w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.4 oz.	$15.02
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.48
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 oz.	$28.78
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz.	$8.19
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$9.23
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz.	$16.39
Store Brand Milk Based Concentrate Formula— 13 oz	$3.67
Store Brand Milk Based RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$5.65
Store Brand Milk Based Powder Formula— 25.75 oz.	$18.49

 A store must permit purchase of WIC allowable foods that exceed the maximum allowable price to WIC participants using a WIC check; however, the amounts that exceed the maximum allowable price of any WIC allowable foods sold to WIC participants will be billed to the store on a quarterly basis in accordance with 28 Pa. Code § 1105.2.

Competitive Prices

 To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Description	Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.36
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.72
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.14
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.42
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.27
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.34
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.03
Eggs	$2.09
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.28
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.80
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.80
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.13
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.43
Juice—48 oz.	$3.15
Juice—64 oz.	$3.95
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.49
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.14
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.36
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.36
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.44
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.28
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.73
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.38
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.21
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.48
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.85
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$15.45
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$5.12
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.21

Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties

 Under 28 Pa. Code §§ 1103.4(5) and 1105.3(a)(1) and 7 CFR 246.12, the WIC Program hereby publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Description	Maximum Allowable Price
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.64
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.02
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.17
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.68
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.16
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.33
Cheese, 16 oz.	$7.33
Eggs	$2.25
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.10
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.65
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.65
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.03
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.36
Juice—48 oz.	$3.23
Juice—64 oz.	$4.02
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.99
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.58
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.91
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.58
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.03
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz.	$4.38
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz.	$9.31
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.43
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.45
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.56
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.30
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.80
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.44
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.64
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.32
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.81
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.06
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz.	$3.49
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.27
Tofu—16 oz.	$2.30
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.91
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$4.04
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$1.75
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$3.50
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.31
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.56
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.54
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.00
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.29
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$14.91
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—15.1 oz.	$17.31
Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.82
Enfamil Premium Infant RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$6.80
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder Formula— 12.5 oz.	$14.39
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.64
Good Start Gentle RTF—Orange Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.)	$6.85
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$14.84
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.82
Good Start Soy RTF—Blue Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.).	$6.96
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.21
Good Start 2 Soy Powder Formula—24 oz.	$23.19
Good Start 2 Gentle Powder Formula—22 oz.	$23.16
Good Start 2 Protect Powder Formula—22 oz.	$26.19
Good Start Protect Powder Formula—12.4 oz.	$14.65
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$7.51
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.06
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$23.67
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.01
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.22
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.55
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.67
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.02
Similac Advance w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.4 oz.	$14.60
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.33
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 oz.	$28.51
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz.	$6.49
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$7.81
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz.	$16.16
Store Brand Milk Based Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$3.67
Store Brand Milk Based RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$5.65
Store Brand Milk Based Powder Formula— 25.75 oz.	$16.19

 A store must permit purchase of WIC allowable foods that exceed the maximum allowable price to WIC participants using a WIC check; however, the amounts that exceed the maximum allowable price of any WIC allowable foods sold to WIC participants will be billed to the store on a quarterly basis in accordance with 28 Pa. Code § 1105.2.

Competitive Prices

 To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Description	Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.42
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.78
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.14
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.52
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.10
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.31
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.11
Eggs	$2.19
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.10
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.01
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.23
Juice—48 oz.	$3.12
Juice—64 oz.	$3.67
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.86
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.97
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.41
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.54
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$2.91
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.66
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$1.67
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.29
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.48
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.64
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$14.84
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.82
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.21

Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties

 Under 28 Pa. Code §§ 1103.4(5) and 1105.3(a)(1) and 7 CFR 246.12, the WIC Program hereby publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Description	Maximum Allowable Price
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.64
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.02
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.17
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.68
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.29
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.35
Cheese, 16 oz.	$7.33
Eggs	$2.25
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.19
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.79
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.79
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.13
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.58
Juice—48 oz.	$3.24
Juice—64 oz.	$4.26
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.99
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.58
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.91
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.58
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.03
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz.	$4.51
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz.	$9.31
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.54
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.45
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.56
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.47
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.09
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.49
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.64
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.32
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.10
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.30
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz.	$3.62
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.67
Tofu—16 oz.	$2.34
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.91
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$4.04
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.06
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$3.50
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.39
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.80
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.59
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.19
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.74
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$15.30
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—15.1 oz.	$17.70
Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$5.05
Enfamil Premium Infant RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$7.12
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder Formula— 12.5 oz.	$14.63
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.78
Good Start Gentle RTF—Orange Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.)	$6.86
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$15.39
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.95
Good Start Soy RTF—Blue Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.).	$6.96
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.45
Good Start 2 Soy Powder Formula—24 oz.	$23.19
Good Start 2 Gentle Powder Formula—22 oz.	$23.35
Good Start 2 Protect Powder Formula—22 oz.	$26.19
Good Start Protect Powder Formula—12.4 oz.	$15.52
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$8.13
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.06
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$23.82
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.29
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.22
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.55
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.70
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.15
Similac Advance w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.4 oz.	$14.99
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.74
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula— 16 oz.	$29.01
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz.	$7.79
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$7.93
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz.	$16.68
Store Brand Milk Based Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$3.67
Store Brand Milk Based RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$5.65
Store Brand Milk Based Powder Formula— 25.75 oz.	$17.39

 A store must permit purchase of WIC allowable foods that exceed the maximum allowable price to WIC participants using a WIC check; however, the amounts that exceed the maximum allowable price of any WIC allowable foods sold to WIC participants will be billed to the store on a quarterly basis in accordance with 28 Pa. Code § 1105.2.

Competitive Prices

 To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Description	Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.42
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.78
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.14
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.52
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.27
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.33
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.26
Eggs	$2.19
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.19
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.78
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.78
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.11
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.43
Juice—48 oz.	$3.12
Juice—64 oz.	$3.94
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$8.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.86
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.97
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.41
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.54
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.12
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.73
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.06
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.34
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.48
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.78
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$15.39
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$4.95
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$15.45

Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties

 Under 28 Pa. Code §§ 1103.4(5) and 1105.3(a)(1) and 7 CFR 246.12, the WIC Program hereby publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Description	Maximum Allowable Price
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.64
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.02
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.17
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.68
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.35
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.37
Cheese, 16 oz.	$8.34
Eggs	$2.25
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.57
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.85
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.85
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.18
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.67
Juice—48 oz.	$3.31
Juice—64 oz.	$4.26
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$9.14
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.97
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.17
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.97
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.36
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz.	$4.70
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz.	$9.31
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.66
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.61
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.74
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.47
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.11
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.61
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.78
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.39
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.10
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.58
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz.	$3.62
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.67
Tofu—16 oz.	$2.45
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.91
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$4.26
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.43
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$4.87
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.70
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.83
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.59
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.19
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.24
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$17.26
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—15.1 oz.	$18.80
Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$6.15
Enfamil Premium Infant RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$8.45
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder Formula— 12.5 oz.	$15.76
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$5.74
Good Start Gentle RTF—Orange Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.)	$8.14
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$18.08
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$5.53
Good Start Soy RTF—Blue Formula—4-count, 8.45 oz. (33.8 oz.).	$7.47
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$17.59
Good Start 2 Soy Powder Formula—24 oz.	$23.49
Good Start 2 Gentle Powder Formula—22 oz.	$24.70
Good Start 2 Protect Powder Formula—22 oz.	$26.19
Good Start Protect Powder Formula—12.4 oz.	$16.43
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$8.23
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz.	$10.63
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$25.27
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.51
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.51
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz.	$2.55
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$5.17
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.84
Similac Advance w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.4 oz.	$16.51
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—32 oz.	$10.33
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 oz.	$31.11
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz.	$9.73
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$9.99
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz.	$17.22
Store Brand Milk Based Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$3.67
Store Brand Milk Based RTF Formula— 32 oz.	$5.65
Store Brand Milk Based Powder Formula— 25.75 oz.	$18.49

 A store must permit purchase of WIC allowable foods that exceed the maximum allowable price to WIC participants using a WIC check; however, the amounts that exceed the maximum allowable price of any WIC allowable foods sold to WIC participants will be billed to the store on a quarterly basis in accordance with 28 Pa. Code § 1105.2.

Competitive Prices

 To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective January 1, 2012, through March 31, 2012, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Description	Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz.	$1.42
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.78
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.15
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.52
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.30
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.35
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.61
Eggs	$2.19
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.57
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.83
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.83
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.17
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.57
Juice—48 oz.	$3.23
Juice—64 oz.	$4.07
Kosher Cheese—16 oz.	$9.04
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.14
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$3.36
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.64
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.68
Peanut Butter—18 oz.	$3.54
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.73
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.38
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.69
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.48
Good Start Gentle Concentrate—Orange Formula—12.1 oz.	$5.74
Good Start Gentle Powder Formula—12.7 oz.	$18.08
Good Start Soy Concentrate—Blue Formula—12.1 oz.	$5.53
Good Start Soy Powder—Blue Formula— 12.9 oz.	$17.59

 Persons with a disability who require an alternative format of this listing (for example, large print, audiotape, Braille) should contact Chris Harr, Department of Health, Division of WIC, 2150 Herr Street, 1st Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105, [phone], or for speech and/or hearing impaired persons V/TT [phone], or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at [phone].

ELI N. AVILA, MD, JD, MPH, FCLM, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 11-2196. Filed for public inspection December 23, 2011, 9:00 a.m.]