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  1758 Special Supplement 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

    [38 Pa.B. 5371]
    [Saturday, September 27, 2008]

    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 system), 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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, 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:

    Maximum
    Allowable
    DescriptionPrice
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.47
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.17
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.01
    1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk$2.05
    1/2 gal. Kosher Milk$2.81
    4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice$0.71
    8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal$2.10
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.67
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.08
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.08
    1 lb. Cheese$6.63
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.63
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.78
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.34
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.10
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.19
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.12
    6 oz. Cans Juice$1.61
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.05
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.71
    32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.91
    16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula$25.27
    12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula$13.86
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$4.82
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$5.97
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$14.48
    12.9 oz. Similac Go and Grow Soy Formula$12.61
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Soy Formula$22.58
    13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate Formula$4.56
    12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder Formula$13.66
    32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.21
    13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula$7.01
    32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.98
    16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula$25.26
    8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula$1.80
    8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula$1.84
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$4.32
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$6.25
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$13.20
    12.9 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$12.44
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$22.27
    13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate Formula$4.19
    32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula$5.60
    12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder Formula$12.75
    13 oz. Similac Sensitive Concentrate Formula$4.83
    32 oz. Similac Sensitive Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$5.94
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive RS Ready-to-Feed Formula$5.96
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive Powder$14.62
    12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula$15.03
    32 oz. Similac Neosure Advance RTF Formula$7.40
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--Orange$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange$4.13
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange$6.19
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--Yellow$20.56
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue$13.46
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue$4.37
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$6.43
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Teal$20.56
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--Green$14.02
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--White$24.91
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Powder--Purple$10.79

       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 adjustments).

    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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

    Competitive
    DescriptionPrices
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.33
    1/2 Gallon of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.33
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.11
    16 oz. Dry Milk$5.76
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.60
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.07
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.07
    1 lb. Cheese$6.03
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.03
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.58
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.33
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.10
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$2.84
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$2.85
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$0.98
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.71
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$4.82
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$5.97
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$14.48
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$4.32
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$6.25
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$13.20
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--Orange$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange$4.13
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange$6.19
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue$13.46
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue$4.37
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$6.43

    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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

    Maximum
    Allowable
    DescriptionPrice
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.47
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.33
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.27
    1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk$2.14
    1/2 gal. Kosher Milk$2.81
    4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice$0.75
    8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal$2.17
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.68
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.12
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.12
    1 lb. Cheese$6.63
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.63
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.96
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.34
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.17
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.19
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.31
    6 oz. Cans Juice$1.61
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.11
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.75
    32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$9.43
    16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula$26.86
    12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula$14.44
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$4.95
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.16
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$14.83
    12.9 oz. Similac Go and Grow Soy Formula$12.66
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Soy Formula$22.67
    13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate Formula$4.81
    12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder Formula$13.88
    32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.34
    13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula$7.30
    32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula$9.20
    16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula$26.93
    8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula$2.13
    8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula$2.09
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$4.49
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
    Formula     		$6.38
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$13.72
    12.9 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$12.44
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$22.27
    13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate Formula$4.23
    32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula$5.60
    12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder Formula$13.20
    13 oz. Similac Sensitive Concentrate Formula$5.21
    32 oz. Similac Sensitive Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$6.18
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive RS Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.32
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive Powder$15.07
    12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula$15.89
    32 oz. Similac Neosure Advance RTF Formula$7.65
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--Orange$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange$4.64
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange$6.44
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--Yellow$22.19
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue$13.52
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue$4.80
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$6.78
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Teal$22.19
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--Green$14.76
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--White$25.99
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Powder--Purple$10.79

       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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

    Competitive
    DescriptionPrices
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.33
    1/2 Gallon of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.33
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.25
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.27
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.60
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.11
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.11
    1 lb. Cheese$6.03
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.03
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.73
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.34
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.17
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$2.84
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$2.98
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.04
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.75
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$4.95
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.16
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$14.83
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$4.49
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$6.38
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$13.72
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--Orange$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange$4.64
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange$6.44
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue$13.52
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue$4.80
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$6.78

    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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

    Maximum
    Allowable
    DescriptionPrice
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.47
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.36
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.27
    1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk$2.14
    1/2 gal. Kosher Milk$2.99
    4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice$0.78
    8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal$2.30
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.91
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.12
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.12
    1 lb. Cheese$6.63
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.89
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.96
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.38
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.30
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.19
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.31
    6 oz. Cans Juice$1.69
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.11
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.78
    32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$9.43
    16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula$26.99
    12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula$14.44
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$5.45
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$7.39
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$16.09
    12.9 oz. Similac Go and Grow Soy Formula$12.66
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Soy Formula$22.67
    13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate Formula$5.41
    12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder Formula$14.74
    32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.19
    13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula$7.79
    32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula$9.20
    16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula$28.36
    8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula$2.58
    8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula$2.63
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$5.17
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$7.18
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$15.02
    12.9 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$12.44
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$22.27
    13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate Formula$4.86
    32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.95
    12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder Formula$14.64
    13 oz. Similac Sensitive Concentrate Formula$5.21
    32 oz. Similac Sensitive Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$6.63
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive RS Ready-to-Feed Formula$7.50
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive Powder$15.12
    12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula$15.89
    32 oz. Similac Neosure Advance RTF Formula$9.23
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--Orange$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange$4.64
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange$6.62
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--Yellow$22.19
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue$14.19
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue$4.99
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$7.12
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Teal$22.19
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--Green$14.76
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--White$25.99
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Powder--Purple$10.79

       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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

    Competitive
    DescriptionPrices
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.33
    1/2 Gallon of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.99
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.30
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.27
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.85
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.11
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.11
    1 lb. Cheese$6.03
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.03
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.73
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.36
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.30
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$2.84
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.00
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water     		$1.04
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.78
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$5.45
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$7.39
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$16.09
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$5.17
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
    Formula     		$7.18
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$15.02
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Orange    		$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange$4.64
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange$6.62
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue$14.19
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue$4.99
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$7.12

    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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

    Maximum
    Allowable
    DescriptionPrice
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.58
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.28
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.01
    1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk$2.10
    1/2 gal. Kosher Milk$2.81
    4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice$0.75
    8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal$2.15
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.83
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.10
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.10
    1 lb. Cheese$6.86
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.86
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$2.02
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.35
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.15
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.44
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.30
    6 oz. Cans Juice$1.61
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.24
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.75
    32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$9.18
    16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula$26.21
    12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula$14.39
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$4.88
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.00
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$14.68
    12.9 oz. Similac Go and Grow Soy Formula$12.81
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Soy Formula$22.93
    13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate Formula$4.61
    12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder Formula$13.71
    32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.32
    13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula$7.17
    32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula$9.02
    16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula$26.02
    8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula$1.85
    8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula$1.92
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$4.43
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.34
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$13.60
    12.9 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$12.62
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$22.59
    13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate Formula$4.23
    32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula$5.62
    12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder Formula$12.99
    13 oz. Similac Sensitive Concentrate Formula$4.94
    32 oz. Similac Sensitive Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$6.10
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive RS Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.14
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive Powder$14.86
    12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula$15.60
    32 oz. Similac Neosure Advance RTF Formula $7.62
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Orange     		$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange $4.39
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange $6.36
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Yellow     		$21.44
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue $13.62
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue $4.55
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$6.51
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Teal$21.65
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--Green$14.21
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--White$25.11
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Powder--Purple$10.79

       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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

    Competitive
    DescriptionPrices
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.43
    1/2 Gallon of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.43
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.20
    16 oz. Dry Milk$5.83
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.76
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.08
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.08
    1 lb. Cheese$6.22
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.22
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.75
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.33
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.15
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.07
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$2.97
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.11
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.75
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$4.88
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.00
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$14.68
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$4.43
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$6.34
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$13.60
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Orange     		$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange $4.39
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange $6.36
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue $13.62
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue $4.55
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$6.51

    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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

    Maximum
    Allowable
    DescriptionPrice
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.58
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.37
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.27
    1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk$2.23
    1/2 gal. Kosher Milk$2.81
    4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice$0.79
    8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal$2.30
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.84
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.12
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.12
    1 lb. Cheese$6.86
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.86
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$2.02
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.36
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.30
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.44
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.32
    6 oz. Cans Juice$1.75
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.24
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.79
    32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$9.74
    16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula$27.51
    12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula$15.12
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$5.24
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.47
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$15.48
    12.9 oz. Similac Go and Grow Soy Formula$13.21
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Soy Formula$23.58
    13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate Formula$5.00
    12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder Formula$14.29
    32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.34
    13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula$7.51
    32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula$9.20
    16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula$27.39
    8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula$2.17
    8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula$2.22
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$4.70
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.71
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$14.44
    12.9 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$13.04
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$23.27
    13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate Formula$4.35
    32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula$5.81
    12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder Formula$13.61
    13 oz. Similac Sensitive Concentrate Formula$5.21
    32 oz. Similac Sensitive Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$6.51
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive RS Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.56
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive Powder$15.58
    12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula$16.68
    32 oz. Similac Neosure Advance RTF Formula $7.93
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Orange     		$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange $4.69
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange $6.73
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Yellow     		$22.19
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue $14.19
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue $4.85
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$6.78
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Teal$22.34
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--Green$14.85
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--White$26.05
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Powder--Purple$10.79

       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 adjustments).

    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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

    Competitive
    DescriptionPrices
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.43
    1/2 Gallon of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.43
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.29
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.27
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$1.76
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.11
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.11
    1 lb. Cheese$6.22
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.22
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.75
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.36
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.30
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.07
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.07
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.11
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.79
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$5.24
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.47
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$15.48
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$4.70
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$6.71
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$14.44
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Orange     		$12.77
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange $4.69
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange $6.73
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue $14.19
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue $4.85
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$6.78

    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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

    Maximum
    Allowable
    DescriptionPrice
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.60
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.37
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.27
    1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk$2.25
    1/2 gal. Kosher Milk$3.01
    4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice$0.83
    8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal$2.46
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$2.11
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.13
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.13
    1 lb. Cheese$6.86
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$7.01
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$2.02
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.38
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.46
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.44
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.32
    6 oz. Cans Juice$1.75
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.24
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.83
    32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$10.33
    16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula$30.11
    12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula$17.26
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$6.03
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.26
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$17.42
    12.9 oz. Similac Go and Grow Soy Formula$15.39
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Soy Formula$27.14
    13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate Formula$6.10
    12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder Formula$16.08
    32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.22
    13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula$8.63
    32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula$10.94
    16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula$30.29
    8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula$2.64
    8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula$2.63
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$5.59
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.04
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$16.51
    12.9 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$15.17
    24 oz. Similac Go & Grow Milk Formula$26.76
    13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate Formula$5.58
    32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula$7.91
    12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder Formula$16.18
    13 oz. Similac Sensitive Concentrate Formula$6.03
    32 oz. Similac Sensitive Ready-to-Feed
    Formula    		$8.42
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive RS Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.43
    12.9 oz. Similac Sensitive Powder$17.38
    12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula$19.19
    32 oz. Similac Neosure Advance RTF Formula $9.99
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Orange     		$14.98
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange $5.40
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange $7.98
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Yellow     		$22.19
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue $16.04
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue $5.37
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$7.32
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Teal$22.34
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--Green$15.89
    24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA/ARA Powder--White$26.05
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start Powder--Purple$12.48

       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 October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

    Competitive
    DescriptionPrices
    1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.58
    1/2 Gallon of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim$2.99
    12 oz. Evaporated Milk$1.31
    16 oz. Dry Milk$6.27
    1 doz. Grade A Eggs$2.08
    1 lb. Fresh Carrots$1.13
    14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots$1.13
    1 lb. Cheese$6.38
    1 lb. Kosher Cheese$6.38
    1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas$1.75
    1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal$0.38
    8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal$2.46
    15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter$3.07
    46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate$3.07
    6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
    Water    		$1.11
    4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice$0.83
    13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate Formula$6.03
    32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.26
    12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder Formula$17.42
    13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula$5.59
    32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula$8.04
    12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula$16.51
    12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Powder--
    Orange     		$14.98
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Concentrate--Orange $5.40
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Orange $7.98
    12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Powder--Blue $16.04
    13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Concentrate--Blue $5.37
    32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA/ARA Ready-to-Feed--Blue$7.32

       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, (717) 783-1289 or for speech and/or hearing impaired persons V/TT (717) 783-6514 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

    CALVIN B. JOHNSON, M. D., M.P.H.,   
    Secretary

    [Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-1758. Filed for public inspection September 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]

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