N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2507
Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children

  • specialty formula

1.

Definitions. For the purposes of this section:

(a)

“WIC” shall mean the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children;

(b)

“WIC food vendor” shall mean a business entity that operates a retail delivery system that is authorized by the department to sell products covered by WIC to individuals under the WIC program; and

(c)

“Specialty formula” shall mean specifically formulated nutrition products prescribed for medically fragile WIC participants with qualifying medical conditions.

2.

Every WIC food vendor shall be authorized to sell any product covered under WIC, including specialty formula, in accordance with the WIC vendor type as designated by the department, unless specifically limited or barred by the commissioner pursuant to state or federal regulations. The commissioner is authorized to establish criteria defining which WIC food vendors can sell specialty formula. Any such criteria shall not be applied arbitrarily and shall ensure WIC participant access to specialty formula. The commissioner shall establish a process to address individual cases where there is evidence of inadequate WIC participant access.

Source: Section 2507 — Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children; specialty formula, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PBH/2507 (updated Mar. 17, 2017; accessed Dec. 21, 2024).

2500
Maternal and child health 2500‑A
Test for phenylketonuria and other diseases and conditions 2500‑B
Sudden infant death syndrome 2500‑C
Special programs with respect to diethylstilbestrol 2500‑D
New York state poison control network 2500‑E
Pregnant women, blood test for hepatitis B 2500‑F
Human immunodeficiency virus 2500‑F‑1
Special program for HIV services for women and children, including adolescents 2500‑G
Newborn infant hearing screening 2500‑H
Statewide perinatal data system 2500‑H*2
Anaphylactic policy for school districts and child care providers 2500‑I
Child food choking prevention 2500‑J
Autism spectrum disorders 2500‑K
Maternal depression 2500‑L
Pregnant people, blood test for hepatitis C virus (HCV) 2500‑M
Access to doulas 2501
Health and welfare services to all children 2502
Report of certain conditions 2503
Drug information to be furnished expectant mothers 2504
Enabling certain persons to consent for certain medical, dental, health and hospital services 2504‑A
Hepatitis B immunization of a minor 2504‑B
Information concerning pelvic exams 2505
Human breast milk 2505‑A
Rights of breastfeeding mothers 2505‑B
Lactation accommodations in airports 2506
Obstetric and pediatric practitioner incentive demonstration program 2507
Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children 2508
Newborn health and safe sleep study 2509
Maternal mortality review board 2509‑A
Corded window blind leaflet 2509‑C
Availability of adverse childhood experiences services
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Accessed:
Dec. 21, 2024

Last modified:
Mar. 17, 2017

§ 2507’s source at nysenate​.gov

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