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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 10-2416

NOTICES

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

[40 Pa.B. 7290]
[Saturday, December 18, 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 January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, 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. $1.52
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.05
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.06
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.40
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.11
Cereal (per oz.) $0.32
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.17
Eggs $2.15
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.01
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.63
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.63
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.09
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.15
Juice—48 oz. $2.83
Juice—64 oz. $3.84
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $6.99
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart $1.56
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $2.50
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.57
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $2.67
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.74
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $8.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.24
Milk, Low Fat—quart $1.31
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.38
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart $2.11
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $3.86
Milk, Whole—quart $1.36
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.34
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.23
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $3.84
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $3.07
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.03
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.09
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 15/16 oz. $2.12
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.65
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $3.69
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.42
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $2.99
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $1.94
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $5.61
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.41
Alimentum Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care Alimentum Formula—32 oz. $9.14
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula/Similac Expert Care Alimentum—16 oz. $26.02
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.00
EnfaCare LIPIL RTF—32 oz. $7.01
EnfaCare LIPIL Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $13.99
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate—13 oz. $4.57
Enfamil LIPIL RTF Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant RTF—32 oz. $6.75
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $13.48
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder—12.5 oz.$13.85
Isomil DF RTF/Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea Formula—32 oz. $6.21
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $4.30
Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF—Orange Formula—32 oz. $6.35
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $14.11
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $4.51
Good Start Soy PLUS RTF—Blue Formula—
32 oz. 
$6.56
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.21
Good Start 2 Soy PLUS Powder—Blue w/blue—
24 oz. 
$20.82
Good Start 2 Gentle PLUS Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz. $20.65
Good Start 2 Protect PLUS Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz. $26.41
Good Start Protect PLUS Powder—Green—
12 oz. 
$14.61
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.$7.01
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz. $8.98
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz. $23.16
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.93
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.86
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $4.32
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz. $6.34
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $13.33
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.4 oz.$13.33
Similac Neosure Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.48
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—
12.8 oz. 
$15.49
Similac Expert Care NeoSure—13.1 oz.$15.49
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 January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, 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. $1.33
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $1.82
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $1.95
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.31
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.03
Cereal (per oz.) $0.32
Cheese, 16 oz. $5.41
Eggs $2.12
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.01
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.61
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.61
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.00
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.00
Juice—48 oz. $2.73
Juice—64 oz. $3.44
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $6.99
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $2.50
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $2.65
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.19
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.28
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $2.79
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.35
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.42
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $1.90
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.24
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $4.30
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $14.11
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $4.51
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.21

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

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

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Health 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. $1.52
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.05
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.07
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.40
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.15
Cereal (per oz.) $0.33
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.17
Eggs $2.15
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.13
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.70
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.70
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.14
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.41
Juice—48 oz. $3.05
Juice—64 oz. $4.14
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.01
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart $1.56
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $2.50
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.57
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $2.67
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.74
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $8.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.35
Milk, Low Fat—quart $1.31
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.38
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart $2.29
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.09
Milk, Whole—quart $1.36
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.34
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.38
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.07
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $3.07
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.24
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.34
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 15/16 oz. $2.12
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.75
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $3.91
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.93
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $2.99
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $1.94
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $5.61
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.41
Alimentum Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care Alimentum Formula—32 oz. $9.43
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula/Similac Expert Care Alimentum—16 oz. $26.86
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.19
EnfaCare LIPIL RTF—32 oz. $7.49
EnfaCare LIPIL Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $14.44
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate—13 oz. $4.92
Enfamil LIPIL RTF Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant RTF—32 oz. $7.12
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $13.91
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder—12.5 oz.$13.95
Isomil DF RTF/Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea Formula—32 oz. $6.49
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $ 4.73
Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF—Orange Formula—32 oz. $6.57
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $15.16
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $4.90
Good Start Soy PLUS RTF—Blue Formula—
32 oz. 
$6.91
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.21
Good Start 2 Soy PLUS Powder—Blue w/blue—
24 oz. 
$22.19
Good Start 2 Gentle PLUS Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz. $22.79
Good Start 2 Protect PLUS Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz. $26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS Powder—Green—
12 oz. 
$16.28
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.$7.30
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz. $9.20
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz. $23.56
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.13
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.09
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $4.49
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz. $6.38
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $13.72
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.4 oz.$13.72
Similac Neosure Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.65
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—
12.8 oz. 
$15.89
Similac Expert Care NeoSure—13.1 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 January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

DescriptionCompetitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz. $1.33
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $1.82
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.02
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.35
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.07
Cereal (per oz.) $0.33
Cheese, 16 oz. $5.41
Eggs $2.12
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.13
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.67
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.67
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.09
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.36
Juice—48 oz. $2.92
Juice—64 oz. $3.76
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.01
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $2.50
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $2.65
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.19
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.28
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $2.79
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.55
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.93
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $1.90
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.24
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $4.73
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $15.16
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $4.90
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.21

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

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

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, 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. $1.52
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.05
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.20
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.56
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.24
Cereal (per oz.) $0.36
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.17
Eggs $2.15
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.28
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.79
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.79
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.26
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.53
Juice—48 oz. $3.22
Juice—64 oz. $4.14
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.01
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart $1.61
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.00
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.62
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.01
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.74
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $8.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.45
Milk, Low Fat—quart $1.31
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.38
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart $2.29
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.09
Milk, Whole—quart $1.36
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.34
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.38
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.19
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $3.07
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.24
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.34
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 15/16 oz. $2.12
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.75
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $3.91
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.94
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $2.99
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $1.94
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $6.29
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.41
Alimentum Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care Alimentum Formula—32 oz. $9.48
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula/Similac Expert Care Alimentum—16 oz. $27.28
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.19
EnfaCare LIPIL RTF—32 oz. $7.54
EnfaCare LIPIL Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $16.35
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate—13 oz. $6.15
Enfamil LIPIL RTF Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant RTF—32 oz. $7.54
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $15.19
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder—12.5 oz. $15.19
Isomil DF RTF/Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea Formula—32 oz. $8.19
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $4.85
Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF—Orange Formula—32 oz. $6.94
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $15.45
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $5.12
Good Start Soy PLUS RTF—Blue Formula—
32 oz. 
$7.28
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.21
Good Start 2 Soy PLUS Powder—Blue w/blue—
24 oz. 
$22.19
Good Start 2 Gentle PLUS Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz. $22.79
Good Start 2 Protect PLUS Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz. $26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS Powder—Green—
12 oz. 
$16.28
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.$7.82
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz. $9.49
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz. $23.56
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.53
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.63
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $5.17
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.18
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $15.02
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.4 oz.$15.02
Similac Neosure Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—32 oz. $9.23
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—
12.8 oz. 
$15.89
Similac Expert Care NeoSure—13.1 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 January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

DescriptionCompetitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz. $1.33
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $1.82
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.20
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.51
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.18
Cereal (per oz.) $0.36
Cheese, 16 oz. $5.41
Eggs $2.12
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. $1.21
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.40
Juice—48 oz. $3.10
Juice—64 oz. $3.85
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.01
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.00
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.01
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.19
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.28
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $2.79
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.55
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.93
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $1.90
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.27
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $4.85
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $15.45
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $5.12
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.21

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

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

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, 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. $1.58
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.11
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.06
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.44
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.14
Cereal (per oz.) $0.33
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.23
Eggs $2.25
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.13
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.65
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.65
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.09
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.27
Juice—48 oz. $2.90
Juice—64 oz. $3.98
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart $1.56
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $2.50
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.57
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $2.67
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.74
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $8.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.30
Milk, Low Fat—quart $1.35
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.40
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart $2.23
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.08
Milk, Whole—quart $1.39
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.41
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.40
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.01
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $3.07
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.16
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.20
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 15/16 oz. $2.12
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.75
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $3.69
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.51
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.29
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.05
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $5.61
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.41
Alimentum Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care Alimentum Formula—32 oz. $9.33
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula/Similac Expert Care Alimentum—16 oz. $27.01
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.00
EnfaCare LIPIL RTF—32 oz. $7.29
EnfaCare LIPIL Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $14.91
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate—13 oz. $4.63
Enfamil LIPIL RTF Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant RTF—32 oz. $6.80
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $14.65
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder—12.5 oz.$13.98
Isomil DF RTF/Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea Formula—32 oz. $6.34
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $ 4.52
Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF—Orange Formula—32 oz. $6.49
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $14.84
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $4.82
Good Start Soy PLUS RTF—Blue Formula—
32 oz. 
$6.64
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.21
Good Start 2 Soy PLUS Powder—Blue w/blue—
24 oz. 
$21.65
Good Start 2 Gentle PLUS Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz. $21.47
Good Start 2 Protect PLUS Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz. $26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS Powder—Green—
12 oz. 
$15.48
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.$7.17
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz. $9.02
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz. $23.67
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.93
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.04
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $4.43
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz. $6.43
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $13.60
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.4 oz.$13.60
Similac Neosure Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.81
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—
12.8 oz. 
$16.16
Similac Expert Care NeoSure—13.1 oz.$16.16
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 January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, 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. $1.38
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $1.85
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $1.98
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.37
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.05
Cereal (per oz.) $0.33
Cheese, 16 oz. $5.51
Eggs $2.08
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.13
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.63
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.63
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.02
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.08
Juice—48 oz. $2.81
Juice—64 oz. $3.57
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $2.45
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $2.50
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.18
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.28
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $2.79
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.41
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.50
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.04
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.04
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $4.52
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $14.84
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $4.82
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.21

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

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

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, 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. $1.58
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.11
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.09
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.46
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.17
Cereal (per oz.) $0.35
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.23
Eggs $2.25
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.21
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.72
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.72
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.18
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.43
Juice—48 oz. $3.11
Juice—64 oz. $4.14
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart $1.56
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $2.50
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.57
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $2.67
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.74
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $8.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.40
Milk, Low Fat—quart $1.35
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.40
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart $2.38
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.17
Milk, Whole—quart $1.39
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.41
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.40
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.14
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $3.07
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.39
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.39
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 15/16 oz. $2.12
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.75
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $3.91
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.93
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.29
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.05
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $5.61
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.41
Alimentum Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care Alimentum Formula—32 oz. $9.74
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula/Similac Expert Care Alimentum—16 oz. $27.51
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.19
EnfaCare LIPIL RTF—32 oz. $7.74
EnfaCare LIPIL Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $15.30
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate—13 oz. $4.92
Enfamil LIPIL RTF Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant RTF—32 oz. $7.12
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $14.65
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder—12.5 oz.$14.63
Isomil DF RTF/Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea Formula—32 oz. $6.49
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $4.78
Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF—Orange Formula—32 oz. $6.86
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $15.39
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $4.95
Good Start Soy PLUS RTF—Blue Formula—
32 oz. 
$6.91
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.39
Good Start 2 Soy PLUS Powder—Blue w/blue—
24 oz. 
$22.38
Good Start 2 Gentle PLUS Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz. $22.79
Good Start 2 Protect PLUS Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz. $26.44
Good Start Protect PLUS Powder—Green—
12 oz. 
$16.28
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.$7.51
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz. $9.20
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz. $23.82
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.29
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.22
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $4.70
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz. $6.71
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $14.44
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.4 oz.$14.44
Similac Neosure Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.93
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—
12.8 oz. 
$16.68
Similac Expert Care NeoSure—13.1 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 January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

DescriptionCompetitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz. $1.38
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz.  $1.85
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.09
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.42
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.09
Cereal (per oz.) $0.35
Cheese, 16 oz. $5.51
Eggs $2.21
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.21
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.69
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.69
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.13
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.36
Juice—48 oz. $2.99
Juice—64 oz. $3.82
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $2.50
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $2.65
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.23
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.34
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $2.79
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.55
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.93
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.04
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.28
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $4.78
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $15.39
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $4.95
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $15.39

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

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

Maximum Allowable Prices

 Effective January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, 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. $1.58
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.11
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.21
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.56
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.25
Cereal (per oz.) $0.37
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.09
Eggs $2.25
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.42
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.85
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.85
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.26
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.67
Juice—48 oz. $3.22
Juice—64 oz. $4.14
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—quart $1.69
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.00
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.70
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.03
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.74
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $8.99
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.45
Milk, Low Fat—quart $1.56
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.60
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—quart $2.38
Milk, Low Fat Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.17
Milk, Whole—quart $1.59
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.59
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.40
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.19
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $3.07
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.39
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.75
Tofu—Soy Boy/House Premium 15/16 oz. $2.44
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.75
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $3.91
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $2.29
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.29
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.70
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $6.29
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.43
Alimentum Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care Alimentum Formula—32 oz. $10.33
Alimentum Advance Powder Formula/Similac Expert Care Alimentum—16 oz. $30.11
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.19
EnfaCare LIPIL RTF—32 oz. $9.01
EnfaCare LIPIL Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $17.26
Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant Concentrate—13 oz. $6.15
Enfamil LIPIL RTF Formula/Enfamil Premium Infant RTF—32 oz. $8.45
Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $16.20
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder—12.5 oz.$15.76
Isomil DF RTF/Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea Formula—32 oz. $9.48
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $5.74
Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF—Orange Formula—32 oz. $8.14
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $18.08
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $5.53
Good Start Soy PLUS RTF—Blue Formula—
32 oz. 
$7.47
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $17.59
Good Start 2 Soy PLUS Powder—Blue w/blue—
24 oz. 
$22.68
Good Start 2 Gentle PLUS Powder—Blue w/orange—24 oz. $22.79
Good Start 2 Protect PLUS Powder—Blue w/green—24 oz. $26.49
Good Start Protect PLUS Powder—Green—
12 oz. 
$16.57
Nutramigen LIPIL Concentrate Formula—13 oz.$8.63
Nutramigen LIPIL RTF Formula—32 oz. $10.94
Nutramigen LIPIL w/Enflora Powder Formula—12.6 oz. $25.15
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.64
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.63
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $5.59
Similac Advance RTF Formula—32 oz. $8.04
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.9 oz. $16.51
Similac Advance Powder Formula—12.4 oz.$16.51
Similac Neosure Advance RTF/Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—32 oz. $9.99
Similac Neosure Advance Powder Formula—
12.8 oz. 
$17.19
Similac Expert Care NeoSure—13.1 oz.$17.19
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 January 1, 2011, through March 31, 2011, 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. $1.38
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $1.85
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.20
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.51
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.24
Cereal (per oz.) $0.37
Cheese, 16 oz. $5.83
Eggs $2.21
Gerber Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.42
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.84
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.84
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.20
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.63
Juice—48 oz. $3.16
Juice—64 oz. $4.02
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.89
Kosher Low Fat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.00
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.03
Milk, Low Fat—1/2 gallon $2.54
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.59
Peanut Butter—18 oz. $2.96
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.55
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $2.27
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.68
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.41
Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate—Orange Formula—13 oz. $5.74
Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder—Orange Formula—12 oz. $18.08
Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate—Blue Formula—13 oz. $5.53
Good Start Soy PLUS Powder—Blue Formula—12.9 oz. $17.59

 Persons with a disability who require an alternative format of this listing (for example, large print, audiotape, Braille), should contact Chris Harr, Department of Health, Division of WIC, 2150 Herr Street, 1st Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105, (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.

MICHAEL K. HUFF, R.N., 
Acting Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 10-2416. Filed for public inspection December 17, 2010, 9:00 a.m.]



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