Section

Revisions

Purpose

Updated and added vendor authorization as it relates to participant access.

Authority

No changes

Policy

Explained when participant access is evaluated by Texas WIC.

Procedure

· Renumbered and reorganized sections.

· More clearly defined inadequate participant access criteria.

· Added Selection Criteria Chart as it relates to Federal
  requirements during authorization and reauthorization.

· More clearly explained how inadequate participant access 
  impacts an impending vendor disqualification for state and
  Federal violations.

Section

Revisions

Purpose

Clarified using plain language.

Authority

Updated to include WIC EBT Operating Rules September 2014

Policy

· Renumbered and reorganized sections.

· More clearly defined key terms and processes.

Procedure

· Renumbered and reorganized sections.

· Added “Procedure” as a section header to
  clarify the dispute resolution procedure from start to
  finish.

· Added dispute submission guidelines.

· More clearly defined:

     - eligible and ineligible disputes

     - dispute email content

     - required dispute documentation

· Disputes must be submitted by email.

· Vendors will receive notification should changes to
  Federal/State regulations occur.

Section

Revisions

Purpose

Updated

Authority

No changes

Policy

Further explained authorization, reauthorization, annual, and staff training requirements. Explained how the training requirement relates to vendor selection criteria.

Procedure

Added Section I. Types of Training

More clearly defined types:

· State Agency-Approved Interactive Training

· State Agency-Approved Annual Online On Demand
  Training

Added Section II. Training Requirements

· Provided training scenarios

· Added Vendor Training Compliance Timeline over
  three-year contract period

· Explained training by vendors to their staff

Added Section III. Vendor Training Violations/Sanction Schedule

· Explained sanction process related to an authorized vendor
  outlet failing to have a representative complete annual
  required online on demand training.

Added Section IV. Supplemental Vendor Resources

· Supplemental vendor resources do not apply toward
  training requirements.

· WIC Vendor Online Training Catalog: 

https://tinyurl.com/y5w32yo6