WIC Remote Certification & Benefit Issuance (MODERN WIC Act)
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-03-24 — Extending WIC for New Moms Act: cross-connection with extending-wic-for-new-moms-act: Both bills modify WIC certification: the Extending WIC for New Moms Act lengthens the certification period for postpartum and breastfeeding participants, while the MODERN WIC Act changes how certification and benefit issuance can be conducted remotely. (novelty: 3)
- 2025-02-21 — MODERN WIC Act of 2025: MODERN WIC Act of 2025 (introduced) would permanently authorize remote (phone/video) WIC certification and nutritional-risk assessment, and permit mail or remote issuance of WIC EBT benefits in lieu of in-person visits, making permanent COVID-era flexibilities. (novelty: 3)