Healthcare Provider Resources
WIC APPROVED FOODS
WIC food packages are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations and established dietary recommendations for infants and children. WIC food packages target specific nutrients, including protein, calcium, potassium, fiber, vitamins A and C, and iron.
For a list of WIC approved foods, please visit the Approved WIC Foods page.
WIC APPROVED FORMULAS
WIC offers Similac Advance standard milk-based formula and Similac Soy Isomil as their contract formulas.
For infants up to 12 months of age, no medical documentation form is required.
For children over 12 months of age who require infant formula, a medical documentation form is required.
For questions on infant formula, contact a local WIC clinic or the Nevada State WIC Office.
Additional Contract Formulas
In addition to the standard Similac formulas, WIC offers Similac Sensitive, Similac for Spit-Up, and Similac Total Comfort for infants with tolerance issues.
Resources
WIC Medical Documentation Form
A medical documentation form is required for all non-contract formula and special accommodation requests.
WIC Formulary
WIC provides non-contract formula to participants with medical need and a qualifying diagnosis. A list of most commonly requested formulas may be found at the link below.
WIC Lactation Referral Form
Need to make a lactation referral? Complete the referral form using the link below and email to WICBF@health.nv.gov.
Lactation Support Participant Handout
Know someone who needs lactation support? Use this flyer to promote WIC lactation services to current or potential WIC participants.
Need a Breast Pump?
Do you have a patient who is unable to get a breast pump through Medicaid or their insurance? This form offers guidance for WIC participants on how to get a breast pump through Nevada WIC. Note, WIC cannot provide pumps to pregnant participants.