Pennsylvania Bulletin

PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 22-465

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program); Competitive Prices and Peer Group Criteria

[52 Pa.B. 1840]
[Saturday, March 26, 2022]

Peer Group Criteria

The WIC Management Information System automatically assigns stores to one of five peer groups depending on store size, number of registers and where the store in located as follows:

Population Ranges Geography Square footage Peer Group

0—69,999 Remote Rural 0—999 sq./ft. 5

70,000—124,999 Rural 1,000—4,999 sq./ft. 4

125,000—249,999 Slightly Urban 5,000—9,999 sq./ft. 3

250,000—499,999 Urban 10,000—19,999 sq./ft. 2

500,000—999,999 Metro Market Edge 20,000—999,999 sq./ft. 1

1,000,000+ Metro Market Center

Weighting Geography: 30%

# of cash registers Peer group Registers: 30%

0-1, 2—4, 5—9, 10—19, 20+ 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Square footage: 40%

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 1 Stores

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 Competitive Prices for Peer Group 1 Stores.

Competitive Prices

To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective, April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Peer Group 1 Stores are as follows:

Description Peer Group Competitive Prices

Bread 1 $4.09

Brown Rice 1 $1.26

Canned Beans 1 $1.35

Cereal (per oz.) 1 $0.35

Cheese—16 oz. 1 $6.74

Cheese—Kosher—16 oz. 1 $14.46

Dried Beans/peas 1 $2.39

Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen) 1 $2.28

Infant Cereal 1 $3.10

Infant Fruits 1 $1.09

Infant Meats 1 $1.39

Infant Vegetables 1 $1.10

Juice 11.5/12 oz. 1 $2.64

Juice 48 oz. 1 $4.11

Juice 64 oz. 1 $4.20

Light Tuna 5 oz. 1 $1.38

Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 1 $4.66

Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 1 $2.73

Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon 1 $4.74

Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon 1 $2.98

Oats—16 oz. 1 $1.73

Peanut Butter 1 $3.33

Salmon 6 oz. 1 $3.06

Sardines 3.75 oz. 1 $1.61

Similac Adv Conc 13 oz. 1 $7.89

Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz. 1 $23.60

Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz. 1 $7.99

Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz. 1 $24.54

Tortilla—16 oz. 1 $3.43

Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz. 1 $1.53

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 2 Stores

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 Competitive Prices for Peer Group 2 Stores.

Competitive Prices

To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Peer Group 2 Stores are as follows:

Description Peer Group Competitive Prices

Bread 2 $4.21

Brown Rice 2 $1.66

Canned Beans 2 $1.54

Cereal (per oz.) 2 $0.38

Cheese—16 oz. 2 $7.26

Cheese—Kosher—16 oz. 2 $16.24

Dried Beans/peas 2 $2.60

Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen) 2 $2.51

Infant Cereal 2 $3.40

Infant Fruits 2 $1.19

Infant Meats 2 $1.51

Infant Vegetables 2 $1.14

Juice 11.5/12 oz. 2 $3.23

Juice 48 oz. 2 $4.36

Juice 64 oz. 2 $4.41

Light Tuna 5 oz. 2 $1.56

Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 2 $5.13

Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 2 $2.81

Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon 2 $5.36

Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon 2 $3.15

Oats—16 oz. 2 $2.06

Peanut Butter 2 $3.60

Salmon 6 oz. 2 $3.25

Sardines 3.75 oz. 2 $1.81

Similac Adv Conc 13 oz. 2 $8.05

Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz. 2 $26.58

Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz. 2 $8.36

Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz. 2 $26.34

Tortilla—16 oz. 2 $3.73

Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz. 2 $1.73

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 3 Stores

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 Competitive Prices for Peer Group 3 Stores.

Competitive Prices

To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Peer Group 3 Stores are as follows:

Description Peer Group Competitive Prices

Bread 3 $4.56

Brown Rice 3 $1.86

Canned Beans 3 $1.65

Cereal (per oz.) 3 $0.41

Cheese—16 oz. 3 $7.71

Cheese—Kosher—16 oz. 3 $18.11

Dried Beans/peas 3 $2.81

Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen) 3 $2.75

Infant Cereal 3 $3.70

Infant Fruits 3 $1.25

Infant Meats 3 $1.61

Infant Vegetables 3 $1.21

Juice 11.5/12 oz. 3 $3.44

Juice 48 oz. 3 $4.66

Juice 64 oz. 3 $4.85

Light Tuna 5 oz. 3 $1.70

Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 3 $5.58

Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 3 $2.98

Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon 3 $5.99

Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon 3 $3.36

Oats—16 oz. 3 $2.24

Peanut Butter 3 $3.68

Salmon 6 oz. 3 $3.44

Sardines 3.75 oz. 3 $2.31

Similac Adv Conc 13 oz. 3 $8.54

Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz. 3 $29.11

Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz. 3 $11.24

Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz. 3 $28.80

Tortilla—16 oz. 3 $3.83

Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz. 3 $1.75

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 4 Stores

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 Competitive Prices for Peer Group 4 Stores.

Competitive Prices

To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Peer Group 4 Stores are as follows:

Description Peer Group Competitive Prices

Bread 4 $5.06

Brown Rice 4 $2.90

Canned Beans 4 $1.73

Cereal (per oz.) 4 $0.45

Cheese—16 oz. 4 $9.14

Cheese—Kosher—16 oz. 4 $19.99

Dried Beans/peas 4 $2.95

Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen) 4 $3.04

Infant Cereal 4 $4.10

Infant Fruits 4 $1.40

Infant Meats 4 $1.71

Infant Vegetables 4 $1.58

Juice 11.5/12 oz. 4 $3.84

Juice 48 oz. 4 $5.13

Juice 64 oz. 4 $5.85

Light Tuna 5 oz. 4 $1.88

Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 4 $6.14

Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 4 $3.45

Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon 4 $6.65

Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon 4 $3.50

Oats—16 oz. 4 $3.28

Peanut Butter 4 $4.68

Salmon 6 oz. 4 $3.74

Sardines 3.75 oz. 4 $2.56

Similac Adv Conc 13 oz. 4 $11.36

Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz. 4 $30.66

Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz. 4 $13.74

Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz. 4 $30.06

Tortilla—16 oz. 4 $3.93

Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz. 4 $2.86

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 5 Stores

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 Competitive Prices for Peer Group 5 Stores.

Competitive Prices

To remain WIC Authorized, each store must maintain the minimum inventory of the following WIC food items at, or below, the Competitive Prices listed for the store's peer group. Effective April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Peer Group 5 Stores are as follows:

Description Peer Group Competitive Prices

Bread 5 $5.50

Brown Rice 5 $3.05

Canned Beans 5 $2.20

Cereal (per oz.) 5 $0.53

Cheese—16 oz. 5 $11.31

Cheese—Kosher—16 oz. 5 $20.61

Dried Beans/peas 5 $3.01

Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen) 5 $3.96

Infant Cereal 5 $4.80

Infant Fruits 5 $1.63

Infant Meats 5 $2.01

Infant Vegetables 5 $1.63

Juice 11.5/12 oz. 5 $4.03

Juice 48 oz. 5 $5.90

Juice 64 oz. 5 $6.94

Light Tuna 5 oz. 5 $2.19

Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 5 $6.64

Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon 5 $4.21

Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon 5 $7.36

Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon 5 $4.31

Oats—16 oz. 5 $3.61

Peanut Butter 5 $5.65

Salmon 6 oz. 5 $4.94

Sardines 3.75 oz. 5 $3.69

Similac Adv Conc 13 oz. 5 $14.55

Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz. 5 $32.91

Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz. 5 $16.35

Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz. 5 $32.36

Tortilla—16 oz. 5 $4.34

Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz. 5 $3.11

Persons with a disability who require an alternative format of this listing (for example, large print, audiotape, Braille) should contact the 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 Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).

The Pennsylvania WIC program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA is an equal opportunity provider.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, National origin, sex, disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (for example, Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Individuals can submit a completed form or letter to USDA by mail to the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, fax: (202) 690-7442, program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

KEARA KLINEPETER, MSHCPM,
Acting Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 22-465. Filed for public inspection March 25, 2022, 9:00 a.m.]

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Population Ranges	Geography	Square footage	Peer Group
0—69,999	Remote Rural	0—999 sq./ft.	5
70,000—124,999	Rural	1,000—4,999 sq./ft.	4
125,000—249,999	Slightly Urban	5,000—9,999 sq./ft.	3
250,000—499,999	Urban	10,000—19,999 sq./ft.	2
500,000—999,999	Metro Market Edge	20,000—999,999 sq./ft.	1
1,000,000+	Metro Market Center
		Weighting	Geography: 30%
# of cash registers	Peer group		Registers: 30%
0-1, 2—4, 5—9, 10—19, 20+	5, 4, 3, 2, 1		Square footage: 40%

Description	Peer Group	Competitive Prices
Bread	1	$4.09
Brown Rice	1	$1.26
Canned Beans	1	$1.35
Cereal (per oz.)	1	$0.35
Cheese—16 oz.	1	$6.74
Cheese—Kosher—16 oz.	1	$14.46
Dried Beans/peas	1	$2.39
Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen)	1	$2.28
Infant Cereal	1	$3.10
Infant Fruits	1	$1.09
Infant Meats	1	$1.39
Infant Vegetables	1	$1.10
Juice 11.5/12 oz.	1	$2.64
Juice 48 oz.	1	$4.11
Juice 64 oz.	1	$4.20
Light Tuna 5 oz.	1	$1.38
Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	1	$4.66
Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	1	$2.73
Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon	1	$4.74
Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon	1	$2.98
Oats—16 oz.	1	$1.73
Peanut Butter	1	$3.33
Salmon 6 oz.	1	$3.06
Sardines 3.75 oz.	1	$1.61
Similac Adv Conc 13 oz.	1	$7.89
Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz.	1	$23.60
Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz.	1	$7.99
Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz.	1	$24.54
Tortilla—16 oz.	1	$3.43
Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz.	1	$1.53

Description	Peer Group	Competitive Prices
Bread	2	$4.21
Brown Rice	2	$1.66
Canned Beans	2	$1.54
Cereal (per oz.)	2	$0.38
Cheese—16 oz.	2	$7.26
Cheese—Kosher—16 oz.	2	$16.24
Dried Beans/peas	2	$2.60
Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen)	2	$2.51
Infant Cereal	2	$3.40
Infant Fruits	2	$1.19
Infant Meats	2	$1.51
Infant Vegetables	2	$1.14
Juice 11.5/12 oz.	2	$3.23
Juice 48 oz.	2	$4.36
Juice 64 oz.	2	$4.41
Light Tuna 5 oz.	2	$1.56
Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	2	$5.13
Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	2	$2.81
Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon	2	$5.36
Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon	2	$3.15
Oats—16 oz.	2	$2.06
Peanut Butter	2	$3.60
Salmon 6 oz.	2	$3.25
Sardines 3.75 oz.	2	$1.81
Similac Adv Conc 13 oz.	2	$8.05
Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz.	2	$26.58
Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz.	2	$8.36
Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz.	2	$26.34
Tortilla—16 oz.	2	$3.73
Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz.	2	$1.73

Description	Peer Group	Competitive Prices
Bread	3	$4.56
Brown Rice	3	$1.86
Canned Beans	3	$1.65
Cereal (per oz.)	3	$0.41
Cheese—16 oz.	3	$7.71
Cheese—Kosher—16 oz.	3	$18.11
Dried Beans/peas	3	$2.81
Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen)	3	$2.75
Infant Cereal	3	$3.70
Infant Fruits	3	$1.25
Infant Meats	3	$1.61
Infant Vegetables	3	$1.21
Juice 11.5/12 oz.	3	$3.44
Juice 48 oz.	3	$4.66
Juice 64 oz.	3	$4.85
Light Tuna 5 oz.	3	$1.70
Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	3	$5.58
Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	3	$2.98
Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon	3	$5.99
Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon	3	$3.36
Oats—16 oz.	3	$2.24
Peanut Butter	3	$3.68
Salmon 6 oz.	3	$3.44
Sardines 3.75 oz.	3	$2.31
Similac Adv Conc 13 oz.	3	$8.54
Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz.	3	$29.11
Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz.	3	$11.24
Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz.	3	$28.80
Tortilla—16 oz.	3	$3.83
Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz.	3	$1.75

Description	Peer Group	Competitive Prices
Bread	4	$5.06
Brown Rice	4	$2.90
Canned Beans	4	$1.73
Cereal (per oz.)	4	$0.45
Cheese—16 oz.	4	$9.14
Cheese—Kosher—16 oz.	4	$19.99
Dried Beans/peas	4	$2.95
Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen)	4	$3.04
Infant Cereal	4	$4.10
Infant Fruits	4	$1.40
Infant Meats	4	$1.71
Infant Vegetables	4	$1.58
Juice 11.5/12 oz.	4	$3.84
Juice 48 oz.	4	$5.13
Juice 64 oz.	4	$5.85
Light Tuna 5 oz.	4	$1.88
Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	4	$6.14
Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	4	$3.45
Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon	4	$6.65
Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon	4	$3.50
Oats—16 oz.	4	$3.28
Peanut Butter	4	$4.68
Salmon 6 oz.	4	$3.74
Sardines 3.75 oz.	4	$2.56
Similac Adv Conc 13 oz.	4	$11.36
Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz.	4	$30.66
Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz.	4	$13.74
Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz.	4	$30.06
Tortilla—16 oz.	4	$3.93
Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz.	4	$2.86

Description	Peer Group	Competitive Prices
Bread	5	$5.50
Brown Rice	5	$3.05
Canned Beans	5	$2.20
Cereal (per oz.)	5	$0.53
Cheese—16 oz.	5	$11.31
Cheese—Kosher—16 oz.	5	$20.61
Dried Beans/peas	5	$3.01
Fresh shell eggs (1 dozen)	5	$3.96
Infant Cereal	5	$4.80
Infant Fruits	5	$1.63
Infant Meats	5	$2.01
Infant Vegetables	5	$1.63
Juice 11.5/12 oz.	5	$4.03
Juice 48 oz.	5	$5.90
Juice 64 oz.	5	$6.94
Light Tuna 5 oz.	5	$2.19
Milk—Kosher—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	5	$6.64
Milk—Low Fat 1/2 gallon	5	$4.21
Milk—Kosher—Whole 1/2 gallon	5	$7.36
Milk—Whole 1/2 gallon	5	$4.31
Oats—16 oz.	5	$3.61
Peanut Butter	5	$5.65
Salmon 6 oz.	5	$4.94
Sardines 3.75 oz.	5	$3.69
Similac Adv Conc 13 oz.	5	$14.55
Similac Adv Pwd 12.4 oz.	5	$32.91
Similac Isomil Conc 13 oz.	5	$16.35
Similac Isomil Pwd 12.4 oz.	5	$32.36
Tortilla—16 oz.	5	$4.34
Whole Wheat Pasta 16 oz.	5	$3.11

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program); Competitive Prices and Peer Group Criteria

[52 Pa.B. 1840][Saturday, March 26, 2022]

Peer Group Criteria

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 1 Stores

Competitive Prices

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 2 Stores

Competitive Prices

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 3 Stores

Competitive Prices

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 4 Stores

Competitive Prices

Competitive Prices for Peer Group 5 Stores

Competitive Prices

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 22-465. Filed for public inspection March 25, 2022, 9:00 a.m.]

[52 Pa.B. 1840]
[Saturday, March 26, 2022]