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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 06-1977

NOTICES

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

[36 Pa.B. 6160]
[Saturday, October 7, 2006]

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

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, 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
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $2.14
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $0.98
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.26
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk $2.05
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk $2.69
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice $.56
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal $1.64
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.24
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.07
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.07
1 lb. Cheese $6.45
1 lb. Kosher Cheese $6.45
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.53
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.32
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.64
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.82
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.02
6 oz. Cans Juice $1.38
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $1.10
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.56
32 oz. Alimentum Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $8.34
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder    Formula $23.89
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/ Iron Powder    Formula $13.03
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.25
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.21
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.17
12.9 oz. Isomil 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.01
13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate    Formula $5.21
12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder    Formula $11.72
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed    Formula $4.85
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate    Formula $6.38
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed    Formula $8.00
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder    Formula $22.65
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula $1.82
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber    Ready-to-Feed Formula $1.85
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $3.91
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.51
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $12.23
12.9 oz. Similac 2 Advance Powder    Formula $11.59
13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate    Formula $3.60
32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed    Formula $4.86
12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder    Formula $11.63
13 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Concentrate Formula $4.26
32 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $5.34
12.9 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Powder Formula $13.10
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance    Powder Formula $13.96

   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, 2006, through December 31, 2006, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive
Prices
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $1.81
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $0.87
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.24
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.06
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $0.99
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $0.99
1 lb. Cheese $5.12
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.12
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.31
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.64
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.20
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $1.70
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $0.86
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.56
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.25
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.21
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.17
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $3.91
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.51
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $12.23

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 publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, 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
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $2.14
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $1.09
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.26
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk $2.05
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk $2.69
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice $.57
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal $1.67
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.24
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.07
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.07
1 lb. Cheese $6.45
1 lb. Kosher Cheese $6.45
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.53
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.35
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.67
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.82
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.14
6 oz. Cans Juice $1.49
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $1.10
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.57
32 oz. Alimentum Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $8.57
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder    Formula $24.59
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/ Iron Powder    Formula $13.03
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.25
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.23
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.33
12.9 oz. Isomil 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.67
13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate    Formula $5.23
12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder    Formula $12.23
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.08
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate    Formula $6.53
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed    Formula $8.00
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder    Formula $23.65
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.00
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber    Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.03
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $3.97
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.59
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $12.45
12.9 oz. Similac 2 Advance Powder    Formula $11.70
13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate    Formula $3.69
32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed    Formula $4.86
12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder    Formula $11.63
13 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Concentrate Formula $4.31
32 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $5.34
12.9 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Powder Formula $13.30
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance    Powder Formula $14.06

   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, 2006, through December 31, 2006, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive
Prices
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $1.81
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $0.96
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.24
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.06
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.00
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.00
1 lb. Cheese $5.30
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.16
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.34
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.67
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.20
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $1.85
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $0.86
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.57
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.25
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.23
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.33
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $3.97
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.59
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $12.45

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 publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, 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
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $2.14
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $1.09
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.26
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk $2.05
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk $2.89
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice $.69
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal $1.95
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.36
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.07
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.07
1 lb. Cheese $6.45
1 lb. Kosher Cheese $6.45
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.53
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.36
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.95
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.82
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.24
6 oz. Cans Juice $1.49
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $1.10
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.69
32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula $9.00
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder    Formula $26.24
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/ Iron Powder    Formula $13.79
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.74
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.76
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $14.55
12.9 oz. Isomil 2 Advance Powder    Formula $13.23
13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate    Formula $5.76
12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder    Formula $13.88
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.09
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate    Formula $7.17
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed    Formula $9.25
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder    Formula $25.32
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.11
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber    Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.30
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.40
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.08
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $13.76
12.9 oz. Similac 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.60
13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate    Formula $4.24
32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.41
12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder    Formula $13.30
13 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance Concentrate Formula $4.81
32 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $5.80
12.9 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Powder Formula $14.54
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance    Powder Formula $15.48

   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, 2006, through December 31, 2006, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive
Prices
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $1.83
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $1.02
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.24
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.29
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.00
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.00
1 lb. Cheese $5.59
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.16
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.36
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.95
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.36
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.10
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $0.96
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.69
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.74
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.76
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $14.55
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.40
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.08
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $13.76

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 publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, 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
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $2.23
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $0.98
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.56
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk $2.25
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk $2.94
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice $.63
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal $1.77
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.44
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.07
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.07
1 lb. Cheese $6.45
1 lb. Kosher Cheese $6.45
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.53
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.36
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.77
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.82
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.22
6 oz. Cans Juice $1.38
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $1.10
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.63
32 oz. Alimentum Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $8.69
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder    Formula $25.18
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/ Iron Powder    Formula $13.61
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.54
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.21
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.95
12.9 oz. Isomil 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.85
13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate    Formula $5.61
12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder    Formula $12.76
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.04
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate    Formula $6.66
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed    Formula $8.40
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder    Formula $24.34
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.05
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber    Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.01
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.24
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.92
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $13.26
12.9 oz. Similac 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.41
13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate    Formula $4.07
32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.25
12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder    Formula $12.73
13 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Concentrate Formula $4.49
32 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $6.07
12.9 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Powder Formula $13.80
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance    Powder Formula $15.32

   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, 2006, through December 31, 2006, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive
Prices
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $1.98
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $0.87
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.43
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.27
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $0.99
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $0.99
1 lb. Cheese $5.20
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.12
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.36
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.77
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.24
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $1.90
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in Water $0.96
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.63
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.54
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.21
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.95
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.24
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.92
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $13.26

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 publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, 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
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $2.23
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $1.09
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.56
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk $2.25
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk $2.94
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice $.63
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal $1.77
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.44
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.07
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.07
1 lb. Cheese $6.78
1 lb. Kosher Cheese $6.78
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.53
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.36
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.77
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.82
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.28
6 oz. Cans Juice $1.49
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $1.10
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.63
32 oz. Alimentum Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $8.90
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder    Formula $25.24
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/ Iron Powder    Formula $14.17
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.54
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.49
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.95
12.9 oz. Isomil 2 Advance Powder    Formula $13.08
13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate    Formula $5.61
12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder    Formula $13.01
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.04
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate    Formula $6.95
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed    Formula $8.54
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder    Formula $24.34
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.05
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber    Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.03
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.28
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.92
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $13.26
12.9 oz. Similac 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.41
13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate    Formula $4.07
32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.25
12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder    Formula $12.73
13 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Concentrate Formula $4.59
32 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $6.07
12.9 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Powder Formula $13.80
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance    Powder Formula $15.32

   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, 2006, through December 31, 2006, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive
Prices
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $1.98
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $0.96
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.43
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.27
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.00
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.00
1 lb. Cheese $5.68
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.16
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.36
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.77
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.24
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.05
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $0.96
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.63
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.54
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.49
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.95
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.28
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.92
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $13.26

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 publishes notice of the Maximum Allowable Prices and Competitive Prices for Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, 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
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $2.23
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $1.09
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.56
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk $2.25
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk $2.94
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice $.69
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal $2.01
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.52
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.07
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.07
1 lb. Cheese $6.78
1 lb. Kosher Cheese $6.78
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.53
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.38
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $2.01
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.82
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.31
6 oz. Cans Juice $1.49
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $1.10
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.69
32 oz. Alimentum Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $9.48
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder    Formula $27.18
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/ Iron Powder    Formula $14.34
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.80
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.98
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $14.81
12.9 oz. Isomil 2 Advance Powder    Formula $13.37
13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate    Formula $5.98
12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder    Formula $13.88
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.18
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate    Formula $7.17
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed    Formula $9.25
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder    Formula $25.33
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.12
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber    Ready-to-Feed Formula $2.30
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.46
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.23
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $14.03
12.9 oz. Similac 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.86
13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate    Formula $4.24
32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.54
12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder    Formula $13.35
13 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Concentrate Formula $4.78
32 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $6.07
12.9 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Powder Formula $14.54
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance    Powder Formula $16.20

   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, 2006, through December 31, 2006, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive
Prices
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $2.07
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $1.03
16 oz. Dry Milk $5.43
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.45
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $1.00
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $1.00
1 lb. Cheese $5.71
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.24
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.38
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $2.01
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $2.38
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $2.26
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $1.01
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.69
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.80
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.98
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $14.81
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.46
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.23
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $14.03

Maximum Allowable Prices for Above-50-Percent-Vendors

   According to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, and the USDA-FNS regulations published November 29, 2005, State WIC agencies are required to demonstrate that established ''competitive price criteria and allowable reimbursement levels . . . do not result in average payments per voucher to [above-50-percent-vendors] that are higher than average payments per voucher to comparable vendors other than [above-50-percent-vendors].'' See, 42 U.S.C.A. § 1786(h)(11)(E).

   Effective October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, the maximum allowable prices the Department of Health will pay Above-50-Percent-Vendors for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Description Maximum
Allowable Price
1/2 Gallon of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat,    Low Fat or Skim $1.54
12 oz. Evaporated Milk $0.75
16 oz. Dry Milk $3.83
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk $1.55
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk $2.03
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice $0.51
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal $1.47
1 doz. Grade A Eggs $1.05
1 lb. Fresh Carrots $0.74
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots $0.74
1 lb. Cheese $4.68
1 lb. Kosher Cheese $4.68
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas $1.06
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal $0.26
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal $1.47
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter $1.94
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or    12 oz. Juice Concentrate $1.59
6 oz. Cans Juice $1.49
6 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed    in Water $0.76
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice $0.51
32 oz. Alimentum Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $8.10
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder    Formula $23.82
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/ Iron Powder    Formula $13.79
13 oz. Isomil Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.35
32 oz. Isomil Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.23
12.9 oz. Isomil Advance Powder    Formula $13.21
12.9 oz. Isomil 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.82
13 oz. Isomil with Iron Concentrate    Formula $5.68
12.9 oz. Isomil with Iron Powder    Formula $13.12
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed    Formula $6.18
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate    Formula $6.10
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed    Formula $7.85
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder    Formula $22.60
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula $1.90
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber    Ready-to-Feed Formula $1.96
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate    Formula $4.04
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed    Formula $5.37
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder    Formula $12.37
12.9 oz. Similac 2 Advance Powder    Formula $12.54
13 oz. Similac with Iron Concentrate    Formula $3.73
32 oz. Similac with Iron Ready-to-Feed    Formula $4.96
12.9 oz. Similac with Iron Powder    Formula $11.69
13 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Concentrate Formula $4.21
32 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Ready-to-Feed Formula $5.35
12.9 oz. Similac Lactose Free Advance    Powder Formula $12.66
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure Advance    Powder Formula $14.71

   A store must permit purchase of WIC allowable foods that exceed the Maximum Allowable Price for Above-50-Percent-Vendors to WIC participants using WIC checks; however, any WIC check that exceeds the Maximum Allowable Price for Above-50-Percent-Vendors will be rejected by the bank.

   Persons with a disability who require an alternative format of this notice (for example, large print, audiotape, Braille) should contact Chris Harr, Department of Health, Division of Women, Infants and Children, Room 604 Health and Welfare Building, 7th and Forster Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17120, or (717) 783-2189 or for speech and/or hearing impaired persons, V/TT (717) 783-6514 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Services at (800) 654-5984.

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

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-1977. Filed for public inspection October 6, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]



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