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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 18-2016

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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

[48 Pa.B. 7988]
[Saturday, December 29, 2018]

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 methods), 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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, 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. $1.35
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz $2.18
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.20
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.50
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.29
Cereal (per oz.)$0.33
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.31
Eggs $2.35
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.55
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.07
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.07
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.16
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.76
Juice—48 oz. $3.45
Juice—64 oz. $4.19
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.40
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—quart $1.69
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—1/2 gallon $3.27
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.80
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.37
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.27
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $9.55
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.53
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—quart $1.36
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—1/2 gallon $2.29
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—quart $2.42
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.09
Milk, Whole—quart $1.45
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.29
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.67
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.19
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.29
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.29
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.89
Tofu—16 oz. $2.57
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.49
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $3.95
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.80
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.32
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.44
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $5.39
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.57
Whole Wheat Pasta$1.37
Yogurt Nonfat $3.30
Yogurt Lowfat $3.30
Yogurt Wholefat $3.40
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.79
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.30
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $18.00
Nutramigen Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $7.59
Nutramigen RTF Formula—32 oz. $10.39
Nutramigen w/Enflora Powder Formula—
12.6 oz.
$26.40
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.93
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.09
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.95
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.45
Similac Advance RTF Formula—Blue—32 oz. $7.65
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$16.36
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$10.39
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 or 12.1 oz. $28.39
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.99
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$8.95
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—
13.1 oz.
$18.29
Similac Go and Grow Powder Milk Based Formula—Blue—1.5 lbs. $22.49
Similac for Spit Up RTF Formula—Green—
32 oz.
$8.05
Similac for Spit Up Powder Formula—Green—
12.0 oz.
$17.19
Similac Sensitive RTF Formula—Orange—32 oz. $7.49
Similac Sensitive Powder Formula—Orange—
12.0 oz.
$16.59
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$5.51
Similac Soy Isomil RTF Formula—Pink—32 oz. $8.09
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$16.69
Similac Total Comfort Powder Formula—
Purple—12.0 oz.
$16.69

 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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, 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. $1.29
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $1.98
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.19
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.43
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.19
Cereal (per oz.) $0.31
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.84
Eggs $2.29
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.44
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.94
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.94
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.15
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.59
Juice—48 oz. $3.30
Juice—64 oz. $3.79
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.79
Kosher Lowfat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.15
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.19
Milk, Lowfat—1/2 gallon $2.15
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.22
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.20
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.35
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.69
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.39
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.43
Whole Wheat Pasta $1.35
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.35
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$16.36
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$5.51
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$16.69

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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Description Maximum Allowable Price
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz. $1.45
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.26
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.26
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.59
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.35
Cereal (per oz.) $0.34
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.33
Eggs $2.45
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.65
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.10
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.10
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.22
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.91
Juice—48 oz. $3.59
Juice—64 oz. $4.48
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.40
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—quart $1.69
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—1/2 gallon $3.27
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.80
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.37
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.46
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $9.65
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.63
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—quart $1.42
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—1/2 gallon $2.32
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—quart $2.52
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.29
Milk, Whole—quart $1.50
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.49
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.76
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.39
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.49
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.35
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.99
Tofu—16 oz. $2.62
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.55
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $4.00
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.95
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.39
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.55
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $5.89
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.59
Whole Wheat Pasta $1.64
Yogurt Nonfat $3.35
Yogurt Lowfat $3.35
Yogurt Wholefat $3.45
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.85
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.44
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $18.04
Nutramigen Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $7.65
Nutramigen RTF Formula—32 oz. $10.49
Nutramigen w/Enflora Powder Formula—
12.6 oz.
$26.45
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.99
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.15
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.04
Similac Advance Concentrate—Blue Formula—
13 oz.
$5.50
Similac Advance RTF—Blue Formula—32 oz. $7.75
Similac Advance Powder—Blue Formula—
12.4 oz.
$16.48
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$10.49
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 or 12.1 oz. $28.79
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz. $8.09
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$9.07
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz. $18.49
Similac Go and Grow Powder Milk Based Formula—Blue—1.5 lbs. $22.55
Similac for Spit Up RTF Formula—Green—
32 oz.
$8.15
Similac for Spit Up Powder Formula—Green—
12.0 oz.
$17.49
Similac Sensitive RTF Formula—Orange—
32 oz.
$7.70
Similac Sensitive Powder Formula—Orange—
12.0 oz.
$16.79
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate—Pink Formula—13 oz. $5.69
Similac Soy Isomil RTF—Pink Formula—32 oz.$8.29
Similac Soy Isomil Powder—Pink Formula—
12.4 oz.
$16.99
Similac Total Comfort Powder Formula—
Purple—12.0 oz.
$16.79

 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 January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz. $1.30
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.10
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.25
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.49
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.27
Cereal (per oz.) $0.32
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.86
Eggs $2.39
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.50
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.99
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.99
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.20
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.72
Juice—48 oz. $3.37
Juice—64 oz. $4.05
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.89
Kosher Lowfat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.19
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.25
Milk, Lowfat—1/2 gallon $2.19
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.25
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.30
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.39
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.79
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.49
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.45
Whole Wheat Pasta $1.60
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.40
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$16.48
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$5.69
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$16.99

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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, 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. $1.47
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.35
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.30
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.65
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.40
Cereal (per oz.) $0.36
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.35
Eggs $3.05
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.70
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.15
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.15
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.27
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.96
Juice—48 oz. $3.70
Juice—64 oz. $4.57
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.40
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—quart $1.69
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—1/2 gallon $3.30
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.80
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.37
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.55
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $9.75
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.70
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—quart $1.47
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—1/2 gallon $2.62
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—quart $2.59
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.39
Milk, Whole—quart $1.57
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.69
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.86
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.49
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.59
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.45
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $4.16
Tofu—16 oz. $2.72
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.63
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $4.07
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $2.09
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.59
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.70
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $6.11
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.64
Whole Wheat Pasta $2.17
Yogurt Nonfat $3.40
Yogurt Lowfat $3.40
Yogurt Wholefat $3.50
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.89
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.74
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $18.81
Nutramigen Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $7.69
Nutramigen RTF Formula—32 oz. $10.59
Nutramigen w/Enflora Powder Formula—
12.6 oz.
$26.55
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.30
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.40
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.16
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.65
Similac Advance RTF Formula—Blue—32 oz. $7.85
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$17.27
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$10.69
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 or 12.1 oz. $29.19
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$8.29
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$9.24
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz. $18.69
Similac Go and Grow Powder Milk Based Formula—Blue—1.5 lbs. $23.29
Similac for Spit Up RTF Formula—Green—
32 oz.
$8.29
Similac for Spit Up Powder Formula—Green—
12.0 oz.
$17.89
Similac Sensitive RTF Formula—Orange—
32 oz.
$8.19
Similac Sensitive Powder Formula—Orange—
12.0 oz.
$16.99
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$5.79
Similac Soy Isomil RTF Formula—Pink—
32 oz.
$8.49
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$17.19
Similac Total Comfort Powder Formula—
Purple—12.0 oz.
$17.29

 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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, the Competitive Prices for WIC authorization for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz. $1.39
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.12
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.29
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.54
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.30
Cereal (per oz.) $0.34
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.88
Eggs $2.99
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.55
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.02
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.02
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.25
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.77
Juice—48 oz. $3.59
Juice—64 oz. $4.20
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.30
Kosher Lowfat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.29
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.35
Milk, Lowfat—1/2 gallon $2.49
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.52
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.40
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.45
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $2.05
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.65
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.58
Whole Wheat Pasta $2.10
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.55
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$17.27
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$5.79
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$17.19

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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, 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. $1.38
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.20
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.27
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.60
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.35
Cereal (per oz.) $0.34
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.45
Eggs $2.45
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.62
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.09
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.09
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.20
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.85
Juice—48 oz. $3.54
Juice—64 oz. $4.25
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.40
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—quart $1.69
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—1/2 gallon $3.27
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.80
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.37
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.43
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $9.65
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.59
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—quart $1.40
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—1/2 gallon $2.32
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—quart $2.52
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.19
Milk, Whole—quart $1.52
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.49
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.75
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.29
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.40
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.35
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $3.95
Tofu—16 oz. $2.61
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.55
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $3.99
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.95
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.39
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.52
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $5.49
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.59
Whole Wheat Pasta $1.47
Yogurt Nonfat $3.35
Yogurt Lowfat $3.35
Yogurt Wholefat $3.45
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.85
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz. $7.40
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $18.24
Nutramigen Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $7.63
Nutramigen RTF Formula—32 oz. $10.45
Nutramigen w/Enflora Powder Formula—
12.6 oz.
$26.60
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.04
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.15
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.99
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.50
Similac Advance RTF Formula—Blue—32 oz. $7.69
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$16.69
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$10.49
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 or 12.1 oz. $28.79
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz. $8.09
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$9.09
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz. $18.59
Similac Go and Grow Powder Milk Based Formula—Blue—1.5 lbs. $23.17
Similac for Spit Up RTF Formula—Green—
32 oz.
$8.09
Similac for Spit Up Powder Formula—Green—
12.0 oz.
$17.69
Similac Sensitive RTF Formula—Orange—
32 oz.
$7.79
Similac Sensitive Powder Formula—Orange—
12.0 oz.
$16.89
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$5.61
Similac Soy Isomil RTF Formula—Pink—
32 oz.
$8.29
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$17.05
Similac Total Comfort Powder Formula—
Purple—12.0 oz.
$17.09

 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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, the Competitive Prices for WIC authorization for Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz. $1.30
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.10
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.25
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.48
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.30
Cereal (per oz.) $0.32
Cheese, 16 oz. $6.91
Eggs $2.39
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.49
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $0.98
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $0.98
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.19
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.65
Juice—48 oz. $3.36
Juice—64 oz. $3.86
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $7.89
Kosher Lowfat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.19
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.25
Milk, Lowfat—1/2 gallon $2.29
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.35
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.29
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.39
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.79
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.45
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.50
Whole Wheat Pasta $1.40
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.50
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$16.69
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$5.61
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$17.05

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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, 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. $1.45
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.30
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.30
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.72
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.40
Cereal (per oz.) $0.36
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.55
Eggs $2.65
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.76
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.11
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.11
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.27
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.96
Juice—48 oz. $3.73
Juice—64 oz. $4.54
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.40
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—quart $1.69
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—1/2 gallon $3.27
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.80
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.37
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.50
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $9.75
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.65
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—quart $1.44
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—1/2 gallon $2.42
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—quart $2.60
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.35
Milk, Whole—quart $1.57
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.59
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.80
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.45
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.56
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.40
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $4.15
Tofu—16 oz. $2.68
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.59
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $4.05
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.99
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.69
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.88
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $5.99
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.64
Whole Wheat Pasta $1.74
Yogurt Nonfat $3.40
Yogurt Lowfat $3.40
Yogurt Wholefat $3.50
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $1.91
EnfaCare RTF Formula— 32 oz. $7.74
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $18.38
Nutramigen Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $7.69
Nutramigen RTF Formula—32 oz. $10.55
Nutramigen w/Enflora Powder Formula—
12.6 oz.
$27.00
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.06
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.19
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.07
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.75
Similac Advance RTF Formula—Blue—32 oz. $7.79
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$16.79
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$10.59
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula—16 or 12.1 oz. $29.29
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—32 oz. $8.49
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$9.14
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—13.1 oz. $18.69
Similac Go and Grow Powder Milk Based Formula—Blue—1.5 lbs. $23.40
Similac for Spit Up RTF Formula—Green—
32 oz.
$8.19
Similac for Spit Up Powder Formula—Green—
12.0 oz.
$17.89
Similac Sensitive RTF Formula—Orange—
32 oz.
$7.89
Similac Sensitive Powder Formula—Orange—
12.0 oz.
$16.99
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$5.79
Similac Soy Isomil RTF Formula—Pink—
32 oz.
$8.39
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$17.20
Similac Total Comfort Powder Formula—Purple—
12.0 oz.
$17.29

 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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Description Competitive Prices
Beans, Canned—15.5/16 oz. $1.33
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.13
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.29
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.62
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.32
Cereal (per oz.) $0.34
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.00
Eggs $2.49
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.62
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.00
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.00
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.25
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.80
Juice—48 oz. $3.46
Juice—64 oz. $4.10
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.00
Kosher Lowfat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.25
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.35
Milk, Lowfat—1/2 gallon $2.35
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.39
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.39
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.49
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $1.90
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.65
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.55
Whole Wheat Pasta $1.70
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.75
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$16.79
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—
Pink—13 oz.
$5.79
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$17.20

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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, 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. $1.54
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.40
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.49
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.75
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.50
Cereal (per oz.) $0.37
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.70
Eggs $3.15
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $3.10
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.28
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.28
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.37
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $3.03
Juice—48 oz. $3.86
Juice—64 oz. $4.63
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.40
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—quart $1.87
Kosher Lowfat and 2% Milk—1/2 gallon $3.37
Kosher Whole Milk—quart $1.80
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.40
Milk, Dry—9.6 oz. $4.60
Milk, Dry—25.6 oz. $9.85
Milk, Evaporated—12 oz. $1.72
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—quart $1.59
Milk, Lowfat and 2%—1/2 gallon $2.72
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—quart $2.63
Milk, Lowfat and 2% Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.45
Milk, Whole—quart $1.74
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.79
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—quart $2.89
Milk, Whole Lactose Free—1/2 gallon $4.55
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.68
Soy Beverage—Pacific Natural Foods 32 oz. $3.50
Soy Beverage—8th Continent 64 oz. $4.30
Tofu—16 oz. $2.75
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.65
Whole Grain—Bread, 24 oz. $4.10
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $2.45
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 24 oz. $3.79
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $3.00
Whole Grain—Oats, 24 oz. $6.11
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.70
Whole Wheat Pasta $2.77
Yogurt Nonfat $3.45
Yogurt Lowfat $3.45
Yogurt Wholefat $3.55
Boost RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.04
EnfaCare RTF Formula—32 oz. $8.04
EnfaCare w/Iron Powder Formula—12.8 oz. $19.01
Nutramigen Concentrate Formula—13 oz. $8.19
Nutramigen RTF Formula—32 oz. $10.65
Nutramigen w/Enflora Powder Formula—
12.6 oz.
$27.30
Pediasure RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.35
Pediasure w/Fiber RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.45
Pediasure Sidekicks RTF Formula—8 oz. $2.45
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$6.08
Similac Advance RTF Formula—Blue—32 oz. $7.99
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$18.29
Similac Expert Care Alimentum RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$10.79
Similac Expert Care Alimentum Powder Formula— 16 or 12.1 oz. $30.19
Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$8.79
Similac Expert Care NeoSure RTF Formula—
32 oz.
$9.34
Similac Expert Care NeoSure Powder Formula—
13.1 oz.
$18.79
Similac Go and Grow Powder Milk Based Formula—Blue—1.5 lbs. $23.45
Similac for Spit Up RTF Formula—Green—
32 oz.
$8.59
Similac for Spit Up Powder Formula—Green—
12.0 oz.
$18.89
Similac Sensitive RTF Formula—Orange—
32 oz.
$8.29
Similac Sensitive Powder Formula—Orange—
12.0 oz.
$17.99
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$6.25
Similac Soy Isomil RTF Formula—Pink—
32 oz.
$8.54
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$18.19
Similac Total Comfort Powder Formula—Purple—
12.0 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, 2019, through March 31, 2019, 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. $1.50
Beans/Peas—Dry—16 oz. $2.15
Canned Fish—Pink Salmon $2.48
Canned Fish—Sardines $1.68
Canned Fish—Tuna $1.48
Cereal (per oz.) $0.35
Cheese, 16 oz. $7.20
Eggs $3.09
Infant Cereal—8 oz. $2.96
Infant Fruits, 100%—4 oz. $1.15
Infant Vegetables, 100%—4 oz. $1.15
Infant Meats, 100%—2.5 oz. $1.35
Juice—11.5/12 oz. $2.90
Juice—48 oz. $3.67
Juice—64 oz. $4.40
Kosher Cheese—16 oz. $8.40
Kosher Lowfat Milk—1/2 gallon $3.35
Kosher Whole Milk—1/2 gallon $3.39
Milk, Lowfat—1/2 gallon $2.58
Milk, Whole—1/2 gallon $2.70
Peanut Butter—16—18 oz. $3.59
Whole Grain—Bread, 16 oz. $3.55
Whole Grain—Brown Rice, 16 oz. $2.40
Whole Grain—Oats, 16 oz. $2.99
Whole Grain—Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas, 16 oz. $2.60
Whole Wheat Pasta $2.70
Similac Advance Concentrate Formula—Blue—
13 oz.
$5.98
Similac Advance Powder Formula—Blue—
12.4 oz.
$18.29
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula—Pink—
13 oz.
$6.25
Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula—Pink—
12.4 oz.
$18.19

 Persons with a disability who require an alternative format of this listing (for example, large print, audiotape, Braille) should contact Perce Morgan, Department of Health, Bureau of WIC, 625 Forster Street, 7th Floor West, Health and Welfare Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, (717) 783-1289, or for speech and/or hearing impaired persons, call the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).

RACHEL L. LEVINE, MD, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-2016. Filed for public inspection December 28, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]



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