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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 09-637

NOTICES

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

[39 Pa.B. 1750]
[Saturday, April 4, 2009]

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; terms and 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 April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department of Health (Department) will pay Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Maximum
Allowable
DescriptionPrice
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.15
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.21
16 oz. Dry Milk                $6.03
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk               $2.09
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk               $2.22
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice                $0.65
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal                $1.90
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.58
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.08
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.08
1 lb. Cheese                $6.17
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $6.17
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $1.90
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.32
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $1.90
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.13
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.18
6 oz. Cans Juice                $1.70
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.18
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.65
32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula                $8.91
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula                $25.27
8 oz. Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.00
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula                $13.86
13 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula                $4.38
32 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula                $6.57
12.9 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula                $13.35
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula                $6.21
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.13
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.23
24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Yellow Formula                $20.56
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $13.46
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $4.37
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$6.43
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder-Teal Formula                $20.63
12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS Powder-Green Formula                $14.02
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder-White Formula                $24.91
12 oz. Nestle Good Start/Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder-Purple Formula                $10.79
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula                $7.01
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula                $8.98
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula                $25.26
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula                $1.80
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula                $1.84
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula                $4.32
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
Formula                
$6.25
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula                $13.20
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Powder Formula                $15.03
32 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula                $7.40
13 oz. Store Brand Concentrate Formula                $2.84
32 oz. Store Brand Ready-to-Feed Formula                $3.79
25.75 oz. Store Brand Powder Formula                $15.86

   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 April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 1 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Competitive
Description Prices
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.01
1/2 gal. of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.10
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.14
16 oz. Dry Milk                $5.89
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.51
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.06
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.06
1 lb. Cheese                $5.61
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $5.61
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $1.71
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.32
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $1.90
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $2.83
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $2.84
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.10
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.65
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.13
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.23
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $13.46
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $4.37
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$6.43

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

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

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Maximum
Allowable
DescriptionPrice
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.15
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.34
16 oz. Dry Milk                $6.45
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk                $2.34
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk                $2.22
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice                $0.68
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal                $1.98
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.59
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.19
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.19
1 lb. Cheese                $6.17
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $6.17
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $2.03
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.33
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $1.98
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.13
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.37
6 oz. Cans Juice                $1.70
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.20
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.68
32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.43
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula                $26.86
8 oz. Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.00
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula                $14.44
13 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula                $4.55
32 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula                $6.70
12.9 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula                $13.88
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula                $6.34
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.64
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.44
24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Yellow Formula                $22.19
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $13.60
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $4.80
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$6.78
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder-Teal Formula                $22.19
12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS Powder-Green Formula                $14.76
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder-White Formula                $25.99
12 oz. Nestle Good Start/Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder-Purple Formula                $10.79
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula                $7.30
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.20
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula                $26.93
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.13
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.09
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula                $4.49
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
Formula                
$6.38
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula                $13.72
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Powder Formula                $15.89
32 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula                $7.65
13 oz. Store Brand Concentrate Formula                $2.89
32 oz. Store Brand Ready-to-Feed Formula                $3.86
25.75 oz. Store Brand Powder Formula                $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 April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Competitive
Description Prices
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.01               
1/2 gal. of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.10
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.26
16 oz. Dry Milk                $6.44
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.51
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.16
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.16
1 lb. Cheese                $5.61
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $5.61
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $1.80
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.33
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $1.98
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $2.83
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.06
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.13
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.68
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.64
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.44
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $13.60
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $4.80
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$6.78

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

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

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Maximum
Allowable
DescriptionPrice
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.15
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.40
16 oz. Dry Milk                $7.44
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk                $2.34
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk                $2.95
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice                $0.74
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal                $2.26
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.82
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.19
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.19
1 lb. Cheese                $6.17
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $7.02
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $2.03
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.36
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $2.26
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.13
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.37
6 oz. Cans Juice                $1.70
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.20
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.74
32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.48
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula                $26.99
8 oz. Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.00
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula                $15.19
13 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula                $5.24
32 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula                $7.54
12.9 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula                $15.19
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula                $8.19
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.76
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.80
24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Yellow Formula                $22.76
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $14.21
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $5.02
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$7.14
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder-Teal Formula                $22.19
12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS Powder-Green Formula                $14.77
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder-White Formula                $25.99
12 oz. Nestle Good Start/Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder-Purple Formula                $10.79
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula                $7.82
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.38
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula                $28.36
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.58
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.63
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula                $5.17
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
Formula                
$7.18
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula                $15.02
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Powder Formula                $15.89
32 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.23
13 oz. Store Brand Concentrate Formula                $3.10
32 oz. Store Brand Ready-to-Feed Formula                $4.32
25.75 oz. Store Brand Powder Formula                $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 April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in Regular Cost Counties are as follows:

Competitive
Description Prices
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.01
1/2 gal. of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.95
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.33
16 oz. Dry Milk                $7.44
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.76
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.16
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.16
1 lb. Cheese                $5.61
1 lb. Kosher Cheese               $6.87
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $1.80
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.36
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $2.26
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $2.83
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.12
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.13
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.74
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.76
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.80
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $14.21
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $5.02
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$7.14

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 April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Maximum
Allowable
DescriptionPrice
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                2.32
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.31
16 oz. Dry Milk                $6.03
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk                $2.23
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk                $2.22
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice                $0.67
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal                $1.96
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.74
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.11
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.11
1 lb. Cheese                $6.23
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $6.23
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $2.13
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.33
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $1.96
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.35
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.36
6 oz. Cans Juice                $1.70
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.28
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.67
32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.18
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula                $26.21
8 oz. Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.00
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula                $14.39
13 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula                $4.49
32 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula                $6.66
12.9 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula                $13.76
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula                $6.32
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.39
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.36
24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Yellow Formula                $21.44
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $13.62
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $4.55
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$6.51
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder-Teal Formula                $21.65
12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS Powder-Green Formula                $14.21
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder-White Formula                $25.11
12 oz. Nestle Good Start/Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder-Purple Formula                $10.79
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula                $7.17
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.02
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula                $26.02
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula                $1.85
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula                $1.92
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula                $4.43
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
Formula                
$6.34
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula                $13.60
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Powder Formula                $15.60
32 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula                $7.62
13 oz. Store Brand Concentrate Formula                $2.87
32 oz. Store Brand Ready-to-Feed Formula                $3.85
25.75 oz. Store Brand Powder Formula                $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 April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 1 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Competitive
Description Prices
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.16
1/2 gal. of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.10
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.21
16 oz. Dry Milk                $5.89
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.67
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.08
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.08
1 lb. Cheese                $5.68
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $5.68
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $1.87
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.33
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $1.96
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.00
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.00
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.18
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.67
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.39
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.36
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $13.62
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $4.55
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$6.51

   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.

   Effective April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Maximum
Allowable
DescriptionPrice
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.32
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.40
16 oz. Dry Milk                $6.45
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk                $2.34
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk                $2.22
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice                $0.71
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal                $2.12
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.75
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.19
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.19
1 lb. Cheese                $6.23
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $6.23
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $2.13
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.35
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $2.12
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.35
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.41
6 oz. Cans Juice                $1.78
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.28
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.71
32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.74
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula                $27.51
8 oz. Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.00
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula                $15.30
13 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula                $4.76
32 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula                $7.05
12.9 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula                $14.61
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula                $6.34
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.69
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.73
24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Yellow Formula                $22.19
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $14.19
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $4.85
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$6.78
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder-Teal Formula                $22.34
12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS Powder-Green Formula                $14.85
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder-White Formula                $26.05
12 oz. Nestle Good Start/Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder-Purple Formula                $10.79
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula                $7.51
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.20
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula                $27.39
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.29
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.22
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula                $4.70
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
Formula                
$6.71
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula                $14.44
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Powder Formula                $16.68
32 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula                $7.93
13 oz. Store Brand Concentrate Formula                $2.95
32 oz. Store Brand Ready-to-Feed Formula                $4.05
25.75 oz. Store Brand Powder Formula                $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 April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 2 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Competitive
Description Prices
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.16
1/2 gal. of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.10
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.30
16 oz. Dry Milk                $6.44
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.67
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.16
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.16
1 lb. Cheese                $5.68
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $5.68
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $1.87
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.35
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $2.12
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.00
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.15
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.18
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.71
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $12.91
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $4.69
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $6.73
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $14.19
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $4.85
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$6.78

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 3 Stores in High Cost Counties.

Maximum Allowable Prices

   Effective April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Maximum Allowable Prices the Department will pay Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties for WIC allowable foods are as follows:

Maximum
Allowable
DescriptionPrice
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.54
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.40
16 oz. Dry Milk                $7.44
1 qt. Lactose Reduced Milk                $2.34
1/2 gal. Kosher Milk                $2.95
4 oz. Kosher Infant Juice                $0.81
8 oz. Kosher Infant Cereal                $2.44
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $2.02
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.19
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.19
1 lb. Cheese                $6.23
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $7.09
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $2.13
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.37
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $2.44
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.35
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.41
6 oz. Cans Juice                $1.78
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.28
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.81
32 oz. Alimentum Advance Ready-to-Feed Formula                $10.33
16 oz. Alimentum Advance Powder Formula                $30.11
8 oz. Boost Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.00
12.8 oz. EnfaCare LIPIL w/Iron Powder Formula                $17.26
13 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Concentrate Formula                $5.66
32 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Ready-to-Feed Formula                $8.45
12.9 oz. Enfamil LIPIL Powder Formula                $16.70
32 oz. Isomil DF Ready-to-Feed Formula                $8.22
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $14.98
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $5.63
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $7.98
24 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Yellow Formula                $22.76
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $16.04
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $5.43
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$7.32
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS 2 Powder-Teal Formula                $22.34
12 oz. Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS Powder-Green Formula                $15.89
24 oz. Nestle Good Start 2 Natural Cultures DHA-ARA/Good Start Protect PLUS 2 Powder-White Formula                $26.05
12 oz. Nestle Good Start/Good Start Nourish PLUS Powder-Purple Formula                $12.83
13 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Concentrate Formula                $8.63
32 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Ready-to-Feed Formula                $10.94
16 oz. Nutramigen Lipil Powder Formula                $30.29
8 oz. Pediasure Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.64
8 oz. Pediasure with Fiber Ready-to-Feed Formula                $2.63
13 oz. Similac Advance Concentrate Formula                $5.59
32 oz. Similac Advance Ready-to-Feed
   Formula                
$8.04
12.9 oz. Similac Advance Powder Formula                $16.51
12.8 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Powder Formula                $19.19
32 oz. Similac Neosure with Iron Ready-to-Feed Formula                $9.99
13 oz. Store Brand Concentrate Formula                $3.24
32 oz. Store Brand Ready-to-Feed Formula                $4.82
25.75 oz. Store Brand Powder Formula                $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 April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, the Competitive Prices for WIC Authorization for Type 3 Stores in High Cost Counties are as follows:

Competitive
Description Prices
1/2 gal. of Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.52
1/2 gal. of Kosher Milk: Whole, Reduced Fat, Low Fat or Skim                $2.95
12 oz. Evaporated Milk                $1.34
16 oz. Dry Milk                $7.44
1 doz. Grade A Eggs                $1.99
1 lb. Fresh Carrots                $1.16
14 to 16 oz. Canned Carrots                $1.16
1 lb. Cheese                $6.11
1 lb. Kosher Cheese                $6.96
1 lb. Dry Beans or Peas                $1.87
1 oz. Adult WIC Cereal                $0.37
8 oz. Gerber Infant Cereal                $2.44
15 to 18 oz. Peanut Butter                $3.05
46 oz. Single Strength Juice or 11.5 or 12 oz. Juice Concentrate                $3.15
5 to 6.5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna Packed in
Water                
$1.19
4 oz. Gerber Infant Juice                $0.81
12 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Powder-Orange Formula                $14.98
13 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS Concentrate-Orange Formula                $5.63
32 oz. Nestle Good Start DHA-ARA/Good Start Gentle PLUS RTF-Orange Formula                $7.98
12.9 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Powder-Blue Formula                $16.04
13 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Concentrate-Blue Formula                $5.43
32 oz. Nestle Good Start Soy DHA-ARA/Good Start Soy PLUS Ready-to-Feed-Blue
Formula                
$7.32

   Persons with a disability who require an alternative format of this listing (for example, large print, audiotape, Braille), should contact Chris Harr, Department of Health, Division of WIC, 2150 Herr Street, 1st Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105, (717) 783-1289 or for speech and/or hearing impaired persons V/TT (717) 783-6514 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

EVERETTE JAMES,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 09-637. Filed for public inspection April 3, 2009, 9:00 a.m.]



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