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

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

[40 Pa.B. 1701]
[Saturday, March 27, 2010]

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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.26
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.01
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.23
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.27
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.11
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.32
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.17
Eggs	$1.98
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.01
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.59
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.59
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.05
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.12
Juice—48 oz.	$3.00
Juice—64 oz.	$3.68
Kosher Cheese	$7.03
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.43
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.04
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.43
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.32
Milk, Dry—16 oz.	$4.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.21
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.31
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.30
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.12
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.67
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.35
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.36
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.12
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.71
Peanut Butter	$3.09
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 32 oz.	$3.15
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.15
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 12/16 oz.	$2.20
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$1.64
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$2.79
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$1.70
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.15
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.19
Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$8.91
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula— 16 oz.	$25.91
Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.00
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Ready to Feed— 32 oz.	$7.01
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.8 oz.	$13.99
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.48
Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$6.57
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.48
Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$6.21
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.21
Good Start Gentle PLUS Ready-To-Feed—Orange Formula—32 oz.	$6.35
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$13.73
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$4.46
Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Blue Formula—32 oz.	$6.56
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.73
Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/blue—24 oz.	$20.82
Good Start Gentle Plus 2 Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz.	$20.56
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz.	$26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Green— 12 oz.	$14.45
Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder—Purple— 12 oz.	$10.79
Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$7.01
Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$8.98
Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula—16 oz.	$25.26
Nutramigen Lipil w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$22.16
Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$1.80
Pediasure w/Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula— 8 oz.	$1.86
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$4.32
Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$6.34
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.20
Similac Neosure Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$7.40
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$15.21
Store Brand Milk Based Formula Concentrate—13 oz.	$2.84
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Ready-to-Feed—32 oz.	$3.79
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Powder—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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.26
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.79
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.13
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.22
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.04
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.32
Cheese, 16 oz.	$5.41
Eggs	$1.83
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.01
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.53
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.53
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$0.95
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.01
Juice—48 oz.	$2.86
Juice—64 oz.	$3.41
Kosher Cheese	$6.99
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.02
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.20
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.24
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.26
Peanut Butter	$2.80
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.60
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$1.64
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$1.64
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.04
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.21
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$13.73
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$4.46
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.73

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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.26
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.01
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.23
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.39
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.21
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.33
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.17
Eggs	$1.98
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.13
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.05
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.47
Juice—48 oz.	$3.04
Juice—64 oz.	$4.26
Kosher Cheese	$7.07
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.43
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.04
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.43
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.32
Milk, Dry—16 oz.	$4.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.34
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.31
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.32
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.23
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.99
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.35
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.36
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.27
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.97
Peanut Butter	$3.09
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 32 oz.	$3.15
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.40
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 12/16 oz.	$2.20
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.19
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$2.79
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.11
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.18
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.23
Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$9.43
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula— 16 oz.	$26.86
Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.19
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Ready to Feed— 32 oz.	$7.26
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.8 oz.	$14.44
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.87
Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$7.12
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.91
Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$6.34
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.73
Good Start Gentle PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Orange Formula—32 oz.	$6.57
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$13.87
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$4.90
Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Blue Formula—32 oz.	$6.91
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.87
Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/blue—24 oz.	$22.19
Good Start Gentle Plus 2 Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz.	$22.19
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz.	$26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Green—12 oz.	$16.28
Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder—Purple— 12 oz.	$10.79
Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$7.30
Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$9.20
Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula—16 oz.	$26.93
Nutramigen Lipil w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$23.56
Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.13
Pediasure w/Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula— 8 oz.	$2.09
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$4.49
Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$6.38
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.72
Similac Neosure Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$7.65
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$15.89
Store Brand Milk Based Formula Concentrate—13 oz.	$2.89
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Ready-to-Feed—32 oz.	$3.86
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Powder—25.75 oz.	$16.99

 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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.26
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.79
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.18
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.34
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.12
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.33
Cheese, 16 oz.	$5.41
Eggs	$1.86
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.13
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.61
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.61
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.04
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.31
Juice—48 oz.	$2.93
Juice—64 oz.	$3.86
Kosher Cheese	$7.01
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.02
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.20
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.26
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.26
Peanut Butter	$2.80
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.60
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.17
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.08
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.21
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.73
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$13.87
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$4.90
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.87

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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department 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.	$1.26
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.01
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.28
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.39
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.23
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.36
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.17
Eggs	$1.98
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.28
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.78
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.78
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.18
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.47
Juice—48 oz.	$3.11
Juice—64 oz.	$4.26
Kosher Cheese	$7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.59
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.96
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.59
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.96
Milk, Dry—16 oz.	$4.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.37
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.31
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.34
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.23
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.99
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.35
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.36
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.27
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.99
Peanut Butter	$3.09
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 32 oz.	$3.15
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.40
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 12/16 oz.	$2.34
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.19
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$2.79
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.11
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.18
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.34
Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$9.48
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula— 16 oz.	$26.99
Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.19
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Ready to Feed— 32 oz.	$7.54
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.8 oz.	$15.19
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$5.24
Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$7.54
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$15.19
Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$8.19
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.85
Good Start Gentle PLUS Ready-To-Feed—Orange Formula—32 oz.	$6.94
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$14.49
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$5.12
Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Blue Formula—32 oz.	$7.28
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$14.49
Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/blue—24 oz.	$22.19
Good Start Gentle Plus 2 Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz.	$22.79
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz.	$26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Green—12 oz.	$16.28
Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder—Purple— 12 oz.	$10.79
Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$7.82
Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$9.38
Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula—16 oz.	$28.36
Nutramigen Lipil w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$23.56
Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.58
Pediasure w/Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula— 8 oz.	$2.63
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$5.17
Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$7.18
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$15.02
Similac Neosure Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$9.23
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$15.89
Store Brand Milk Based Formula Concentrate—13 oz.	$3.10
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Ready-to-Feed—32 oz.	$4.32
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Powder—25.75 oz.	$17.99

 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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.26
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.79
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.25
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.34
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.16
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.36
Cheese, 16 oz.	$5.41
Eggs	$1.88
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.28
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.73
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.73
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.16
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.33
Juice—48 oz.	$3.02
Juice—64 oz.	$3.92
Kosher Cheese	$7.67
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.95
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.95
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.28
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.26
Peanut Butter	$2.80
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.60
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.17
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.08
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.32
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.85
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$14.49
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$5.12
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$14.49

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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.30
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.05
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.28
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.30
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.15
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.33
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.23
Eggs	$2.08
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.13
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.60
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.60
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.06
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.31
Juice—48 oz.	$3.07
Juice—64 oz.	$3.90
Kosher Cheese	$7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.45
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.04
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.45
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.32
Milk, Dry—16 oz.	$4.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.26
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.42
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.42
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.25
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.93
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.40
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.47
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.25
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$3.93
Peanut Butter	$3.09
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 32 oz.	$3.20
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.22
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 12/16 oz.	$2.20
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$1.88
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$2.99
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$1.95
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.45
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.20
Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$9.18
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula— 16 oz.	$26.21
Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.00
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Ready to Feed— 32 oz.	$7.29
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.8 oz.	$14.39
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.49
Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$6.66
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.76
Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$6.32
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.48
Good Start Gentle PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Orange Formula—32 oz.	$6.49
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$13.89
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$4.64
Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Blue Formula—32 oz.	$6.64
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.89
Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/blue—24 oz.	$21.65
Good Start Gentle Plus 2 Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz.	$21.44
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz.	$26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Green—12 oz.	$14.52
Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder—Purple— 12 oz.	$10.79
Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$7.17
Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$9.02
Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula—16 oz.	$26.02
Nutramigen Lipil w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$22.52
Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$1.85
Pediasure w/Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula— 8 oz.	$1.92
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$4.43
Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$6.34
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.60
Similac Neosure Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$7.62
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$15.60
Store Brand Milk Based Formula Concentrate—13 oz.	$2.87
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Ready-to-Feed—32 oz.	$3.85
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Powder—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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.30
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.79
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.21
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.27
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.07
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.33
Cheese, 16 oz.	$5.51
Eggs	$1.93
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.13
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.55
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.55
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$0.97
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.13
Juice—48 oz.	$2.95
Juice—64 oz.	$3.54
Kosher Cheese	$7.67
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.02
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.20
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.28
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.31
Peanut Butter	$2.80
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.61
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$1.88
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$1.91
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.08
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.48
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$13.89
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$4.64
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$13.89

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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.30
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.05
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.28
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.46
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.22
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.35
Cheese, 16 oz.	$6.23
Eggs	$2.08
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.21
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.11
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.56
Juice—48 oz.	$3.26
Juice—64 oz.	$4.26
Kosher Cheese	$7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.46
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.04
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.46
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.32
Milk, Dry—16 oz.	$4.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.40
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.42
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.42
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.28
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.05
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.40
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.47
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.28
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.03
Peanut Butter	$3.09
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 32 oz.	$3.20
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.48
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 12/16 oz.	$2.20
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.19
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$2.99
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.11
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.45
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.33
Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$9.74
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula— 16 oz.	$27.51
Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.19
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Ready-to-Feed— 32 oz.	$7.74
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.8 oz.	$15.30
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$4.87
Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$7.12
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$14.61
Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$6.64
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.78
Good Start Gentle PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Orange Formula—32 oz.	$6.86
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$14.47
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$4.95
Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Blue Formula—32 oz.	$6.91
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$14.47
Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/blue—24 oz.	$22.34
Good Start Gentle Plus 2 Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz.	$22.19
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz.	$26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Green—12 oz.	$16.28
Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder—Purple— 12 oz.	$10.79
Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$7.51
Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$9.20
Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula—16 oz.	$27.39
Nutramigen Lipil w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$23.82
Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.29
Pediasure w/Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula— 8 oz.	$2.22
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$4.70
Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$6.71
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$14.44
Similac Neosure Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$7.93
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$16.68
Store Brand Milk Based Formula Concentrate—13 oz.	$2.95
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Ready-to-Feed—32 oz.	$4.05
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Powder—25.75 oz.	$16.99

 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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.30
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.79
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.21
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.43
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.14
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.35
Cheese, 16 oz.	$5.51
Eggs	$1.87
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.21
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.64
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.08
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.38
Juice—48 oz.	$3.12
Juice—64 oz.	$3.90
Kosher Cheese	$7.67
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.02
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.20
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.28
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.31
Peanut Butter	$2.80
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.61
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.17
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.08
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.25
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$4.78
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$14.47
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$4.95
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$14.47

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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.30
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$2.05
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.30
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.46
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.24
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.37
Cheese, 16 oz.	$7.09
Eggs	$2.08
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.42
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.81
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.81
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.18
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.75
Juice—48 oz.	$3.28
Juice—64 oz.	$4.26
Kosher Cheese	$7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart	$1.59
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.96
Kosher Whole Milk—quart	$1.59
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.96
Milk, Dry—16 oz.	$4.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz.	$1.40
Milk, Low Fat—quart	$1.53
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.54
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart	$2.36
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.05
Milk, Whole—quart	$1.54
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.57
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart	$2.36
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon	$4.03
Peanut Butter	$3.09
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 32 oz.	$3.20
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods/8th Continent 64 oz.	$3.51
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 12/16 oz.	$2.62
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz.	$3.84
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.31
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz.	$2.99
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.73
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz.	$5.45
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.45
Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$10.33
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula— 16 oz.	$30.11
Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.19
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Ready-to-Feed— 32 oz.	$9.01
EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula— 12.8 oz.	$17.26
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$5.66
Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$8.45
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$16.70
Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$8.54
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$5.74
Good Start Gentle PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Orange Formula—32 oz.	$8.14
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$16.36
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$5.53
Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed—Blue Formula—32 oz.	$7.47
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$16.36
Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/blue—24 oz.	$22.58
Good Start Gentle Plus 2 Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz.	$22.79
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz.	$26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder—Green—12 oz.	$16.28
Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder—Purple— 12 oz.	$12.83
Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula— 13 oz.	$8.63
Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$10.94
Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula—16 oz.	$30.29
Nutramigen Lipil w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz.	$25.15
Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula—8 oz.	$2.64
Pediasure w/Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula— 8 oz.	$2.63
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz.	$5.59
Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula— 32 oz.	$8.04
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz.	$16.51
Similac Neosure Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula—32 oz.	$9.99
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—12.8 oz.	$19.19
Store Brand Milk Based Formula Concentrate—13 oz.	$3.24
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Ready-to-Feed—32 oz.	$4.82
Store Brand Milk Based Formula—Powder—25.75 oz.	$17.99

 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 April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, 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.	$1.30
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.	$1.79
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon	$2.29
Canned Fish—Sardines	$1.43
Canned Fish—Tuna	$1.22
Cereal (per oz.)	$0.37
Cheese, 16 oz.	$5.83
Eggs	$2.01
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz.	$2.42
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz.	$0.79
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz.	$0.79
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz.	$1.16
Juice—11.5/12 oz.	$2.71
Juice—48 oz.	$3.26
Juice—64 oz.	$4.03
Kosher Cheese	$7.67
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.95
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon	$2.95
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon	$2.51
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon	$2.55
Peanut Butter	$2.99
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz.	$3.61
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz.	$2.30
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz.	$2.71
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz.	$2.43
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz.	$5.74
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz.	$16.36
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz.	$5.53
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz.	$16.36

 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].

EVERETTE JAMES, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 10-564. Filed for public inspection March 26, 2010, 9:00 a.m.]