Attachment 6- WIC Service Policies.pdf

This P&P Supersedes P&P 2.15 dated November 27, 2012 1 of 2

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

WIC SERVICES

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

Policy & Procedure Number: 2.15

Effective Date: June 2, 2016 with minor revision December 2021*

Functional Area: II. NUTRITION SERVICES

Subject: WIC Contract Infant Formula

A. POLICY:

1. The issuance of low iron formulas, cow's milk, goat's milk, soy milk and rice milk for infants is not allowed and may have significant health consequences. The New Jersey WIC Program provides iron-fortified milk- and soy-based formulas. A bid/contract system is used to determine which brand of these infant formulas will be used.

2. The current contract iron-fortified milk- and soy-based infant formulas are:

ENFAMIL INFANT, ENFAMIL GENTLEASE, ENFAMIL AR and

ENFAMIL PROSOBEE Produced by Mead Johnson

a. A request form for Enfamil Infant, Enfamil Gentlease, and Enfamil Prosobee is not needed for infants.

b. A request form for Enfamil AR is not required, but recommended. Verbal requests from the participant’s caregiver or healthcare provider are acceptable.

c. Medical documentation for these formulas is needed for women and children.

3. Non-contract, iron-fortified milk- and soy-based formulas are not provided by the

New Jersey WIC Program unless there is a documented qualifying condition.

B. PROCEDURES:

1. Local Agency staff should inform applicants, participants (especially pregnant women), health care providers, and hospitals in their area on an ongoing basis that the New Jersey

WIC Program provides only WIC contract milk- and soy-based formulas, Mead Johnson

Enfamil Infant, Enfamil AR, Enfamil Gentlease and Enfamil Prosobee, for healthy babies whose mothers choose not to breastfeed or who partially breastfeed.

2. The State Agency will perform the initial notification to health care providers prior to the implementation of a new infant formula rebate contract.

3. Participants, who, due to religious beliefs require a kosher formula, can use Enfamil Infant or

Enfamil Gentlease, which are Kosher Dairy and bears the (U)-D symbol or Enfamil

This P&P Supersedes P&P 2.15 dated November 27, 2012 2 of 2

Prosobee, which is Pareve and bears the (U) Pareve symbol from the Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union. Participants who, due to religious beliefs require a Soy Halal formula may be issued Similac Isomil Soy – based powder formula. See P&P 2.16 Exempt Infant Formulas and WIC-Eligible Nutritionals. Before issuing these Abbott

Ross formulas, CPAs will need to document in the Medical Exception section in the WIC system and document in the food prescription note.*

4. Local Agency staff may contact the State Agency Nutrition Services Unit staff for technical assistance and support in contacting physicians and participants who insist on non-contract standard milk-and soy-based formulas or low iron formula.

5. A written request for other standard contract milk- or soy-based formulas for women and children shall be treated as a request for an exempt infant formula or WIC eligible nutritional (Policy and Procedure 2.16). Requests should be documented on the New Jersey WIC Services Medical Documentation Form for WIC Formulas and Approved Supplemental Foods (Attachment 2.16D (WIC-11). Copies of the medical documentation form should be redacted and scanned to the WIC participant’s file to document the need for the formula.

Telephone requests are acceptable initially, but medical documentation is required within two weeks of original request.*

References: 7CFR Part 246 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Final Rule. March 4, 2014.

This P & P Supersedes P & P 2.16 dated July 26, 2016November 26, 2014

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

WIC SERVICES

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

Policy & Procedure Number: 2.16

Effective Date: May 21, 2019

Functional Area: II. NUTRITION SERVICES

Subject: WIC Formulas (Exempt Infant Formulas, WIC Eligible Nutritionals, and WIC

Approved Supplemental Foods)

A: POLICY:

1. Exempt infant formulas, non-contract brand infant formulas, WIC-eligible Nutritionals and WIC authorized supplemental foods are available through the WIC Program in well defined circumstances.

a. “Exempt infant formula” An exempt infant formula is an infant formula intended for commercial or charitable distribution that is represented and labeled for use by infants who have inborn errors of metabolism or low birth weight, or who otherwise have unusual medical or dietary problems (21 CFR 107.3). Prior to any company or person manufacturing and marketing a new exempt infant formula or any infant formula, certain practices, procedures and processes must be followed (Section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act). For exempt infant formulas, there are specific terms and conditions that must also be met (21 CFR 107.50).

b. “WIC Eligible Nutritionals” means certain enteral products that are specifically formulated to provide nutritional support for individuals with a qualifying condition, when the use of conventional foods is precluded, restricted, or inadequate. Such WIC – eligible nutritionals must serve the purpose of a food, meal, or diet (may be nutritionally complete or incomplete) and provide a source of calories and one or more nutrients; be designed for enteral digestion via an oral or tube feeding; and may not be a conventional food, drug, flavoring or enzyme. Table 4- Minimum Requirements and Specifications for

Supplemental Food s, Federal Register/ Vol. 79, No. 42/ Tuesday, March 4, 2014/Rules and

Regulations.

c. “Non-Contract Brand Formula” means all infant formula, including exempt infant formula, that is not covered by an infant formula cost containment contract awarded by that State agency.

d. “WIC approved supplemental food” includes infant cereal, infant food fruits and vegetables, milk and milk alternatives, cheese, eggs, canned fish, fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereal, whole wheat bread or other whole grains, juice, legumes and/or peanut butter.

2. WIC participants may be eligible to receive infant formula, exempt infant formulas, or

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This P & P Supersedes P & P 2.16 dated October 1, 2009 prevents or restricts the use of WIC contract infant formula or conventional foods that does not adequately address their special nutritional needs. The qualifying medical condition(s) must be determined and documented by a health care professional licensed to write medical prescriptions under New Jersey State law.

3. Exempt infant formula, infant formula or WIC-eligible Nutritionals may not be issued solely for the purpose of enhancing nutrient intake or managing body weight without an underlying qualifying condition. It must not be used merely as a caloric supplement to a regular diet unless medical complications prevent the participant from consuming adequate amounts of food. Additionally, it must not be used as a substitute for milk for participants who have food intolerance to lactose or milk protein that can be successfully managed with the use of one of the other WIC food packages.

4. It is the responsibility of the participant’s health care provider to provide medical oversight and instruction to participants who are issued exempt infant formula, WIC-eligible Nutritionals and/or supplemental foods that require medical documentation. This responsibility cannot be assumed by personnel at the WIC State or local agency.

However, it is the responsibility of the WIC competent professional authority (CPA) to ensure that only the amounts of supplemental foods prescribed by the participant’s health care provider are issued in the participant’s food package.

5. WIC formulas (infant formulas, non-contract formulas, exempt infant formula and WIC-eligible Nutritionals) are issued in concentrated liquid or powder physical forms. Ready-to-feed formulas are issued if the CPA determines and documents that

a. The participant’s household has an unsanitary or restricted water supply or poor refrigeration;

b. The person caring for the participant may have difficulty in correctly diluting concentrated or powder forms;

c. The WIC infant formula is only available in ready-to-feed;

d. The ready-to-feed form better accommodates the participant’s condition; or

e. The ready-to-feed form improves the participant’s compliance in consuming the prescribed WIC formula.

It should be noted that the condition d and e as listed above are only permitted for Food

Package III.

6. With appropriate medical documentation, in lieu of infant foods (cereal, infant fruit and vegetables, and infant meat), infants greater than 6 months of age may receive exempt infant formula or WIC-eligible Nutritionals at the same maximum monthly allowance as infants ages 4 through 5 months of age of the same feeding option.

7. All apparatus or devices (enteral feeding tubes, bags and pumps) designed to administer

WIC formulas are not allowable WIC costs.

8. With appropriate medical documentation, WIC participants who receive WIC formulas

(exempt infant formulas, infant formulas, non-contract infant formulas and WIC-eligible

Nutritionals) are also eligible to receive authorized WIC supplemental foods appropriate for their status.

9. Participants requiring WIC formula (exempt formula/WIC-eligible Nutritionals) only and approved WIC supplemental foods in addition to WIC formula, must submit a completed

New Jersey WIC Services Medical Documentation Request for WIC Formulas and WIC

Approved Supplemental Foods (Attachment 2.16D) with a licensed health care provider’s signature in advance of issuance. Medical documentation instructions and qualifying conditions are specified in Attachments 2.16D1.

10. The completed written form must be scanned in NJ WOW within the participant’s record file to document the need for the exception.

11. Exempt infant formulas and WIC-eligible Nutritionals are allowed for the following medical conditions, but are not limited to:

a. Severe Food Allergies that require an elemental formula

b. Metabolic Disorders

c. Gastrointestinal Disorders

d. Mal-absorption disorders/syndromes

e. Premature birth

f. Failure to Thrive/severely underweight

g. Low birth weight

h. NG/Tube Fed

i. Oral/Motor Feeding Problems

j. Inborn Errors of Metabolism

k. Immune System Disorders

l. Life Threatening Disorders, diseases and medical conditions that impair ingestion, digestion, absorption or the utilization of nutrients that could adversely affect the participant’s nutrition status. Examples of such disorders are, but not limited to, neuromuscular disorder, renal disease, endocrine disorder, chronic lung disease, liver disease, congenital heart disease, immunological disorder, hematological conditions, etc.

m. Religious Preference (for Halal or Kosher formula requests only) *

B: PROCEDURE:

1. All requests for WIC formulas (exempt infant formulas, non-contract infant formulas, and

WIC-eligible Nutritionals) and WIC approved supplemental foods with WIC formulas must be documented on a completed New Jersey WIC Services Medical Documentation

Request for WIC Formulas and WIC Approved Supplemental Foods (Attachment 2.16D).

The CPA must review the Medical Documentation form for completeness and accuracy.

2. Requests for Halal or Kosher formulas do not need to be documented on the

Attachment 2.16D. The issuance of non-contract formula without medical documentation in order to meet religious eating patterns is based on federal regulations which permit this. *

3. The CPA shall document religious preference in the Food Prescription note section in NJ

WOW as the reason the non-contract formula was issued.

This P & P Supersedes P & P 2.16 dated October 1, 2009

4. The maximum length of approved time for WIC formulas, and when appropriate WIC approved supplemental foods with WIC formulas, is three (3) months. If the medical condition indicates the need for a NG or G-tube for feeding or there is a medical diagnosis that requires continuing need for an exempt formula, non-contract infant formula or WIC-

Eligible Nutritional, the CPA can authorize the formula for six (6) months.

Documentation to reflect this should be placed in the food prescription note section. If a

VOC from another State has approved a formula more than three months, the CPA can authorize the extension up to 6 months and document in the food prescription note section.

5. The CPA shall conduct a complete assessment as per Policy and Procedure 2.00. This assessment shall include a review of the diagnosis to ensure it is consistent with the formula requested; the medical history and past notes in the participant record, the current height and weight and changes (gains/losses) from past anthropometric data, diet history/recall, and other pertinent information presented by the caregiver or health care provider. When necessary the CPA shall contact the health care provider for additional information and/or clarification of documentation (i.e., intended length of use).

6. If the requested formula WIC-eligible /Nutritionals is a hypoallergenic formula (i.e., Alimentum, Nutramigen, Pregestimil), a high calorie formula (i.e., Neosure or

Enfacare) for a premature infant or a follow-up request for a formula/ WIC-eligible

Nutritionals for a tube fed participant, the CPA can make a determination without seeking additional assistance or approval from a CPA with a Master of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition or related field (i.e., Masters in Public Health) and/or a registered dietitian.

7. For all other exempt formula and WIC-eligible Nutritionals requests, the CPA, who does not possess a Master of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition or related field and/or a registered dietitian, must seek final approval from a local agency resource that meets these requirements.

8. The CPA documents the medical exception type (s) in NJ WOW on the food prescription screen. When supplemental food is requested and approved with an exempt formula, non-contract infant formulas or WIC-eligible nutritional (Food

Package III) the CPA selects the appropriate food package and then clicks the

Customize button on the food prescription tab. For women and children categories, the CPA selects the Formulary Search to assign and tailor the requested formula.

9. For all exempt formulas, non-contract infant formulas and WIC-eligible Nutritionals, the CPA must document in the Client Care section in Notes and Alerts, select the Food

Prescription and click the Add button or checks will not be issued. At a minimum, the

CPA must document dates the formula prescription expires and maintain as an alert.

Any other relevant participant information can be included in the Food Prescription note or in the Participant Centered note (see P&P 2.00 Nutrition and Breastfeeding

Assessment).

10. The State WIC nutrition staff is available to provide technical assistance and formula approvals when local agency staff desire additional information or a master’s level nutritionist, or registered dietitian is unavailable.

11. The local agency WIC coordinator is responsible to establish agency specific procedures to ensure that their CPAs have access to masters prepared nutritionists and/or registered dietitians for technical assistance and formula approvals. The State Agency should be contacted for rare unauthorized infant formula requests.

12. Before scanning, the CPA must indicate on the New Jersey WIC Services Medical

Documentation Request for WIC Formulas and WIC Approved Supplemental Foods

(Attachment 2.16D), his or her name and if required, or the name of the RD or master’s level staff who provided final approval of the WIC formula/WIC approved supplemental foods. The initials of the CPA who approved are permitted.

13. WIC coordinators are responsible for ensuring that this protocol is followed by all

CPAs in their agency. WIC Formulas and when appropriate WIC approved supplemental food approvals must be monitored and checked for appropriateness, as well as, documentation compliance, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis.

14. During the biennial on-site review, the State WIC nutritionist will monitor the agency’s adherence to this protocol. Failure to comply will result in an audit finding.

15. Telephone requests may be acceptable on a case by case basis with approval from the masters prepared nutritionists or registered dietitian. Emailed or faxed copies of completed documentation forms should be sent and scanned into the file within two weeks. The CPA should document in the Food Prescription note section of NJWOW and check the alert. Once the documentation is received the alert should be unchecked.

Attachments:

2.16A – New Jersey WIC Authorized Exempt Infant Formulas or WIC-Eligible Nutritionals

2.16B - Exempt Infant Formulas and Medical Guide for New Jersey WIC

2.16C – WIC Clinic Request Letter for Exempt Infant Formulas and WIC-Eligible Nutritionals

2.16D/1 New Jersey WIC Services Medical Documentation Request Form for WIC Formulas, and WIC

Available as WIC-11 on New Jersey WIC website

New Jersey WIC Services Attachment 2.16A

Authorized Exempt Infant Formulas and WIC-Eligible Nutritionals

Effective *Good Start Soy powder is not available thru CAP and limited at other NJ stores statewide. Revised 8/2015 to allow Enfacare as Optional for CAP. Revised 12 /2021 MS/RD Req’d - final approval by a MS and/or RD required prior to issuance Must Use CAP- Yes = must use warehouse for formula; Opt = optional/participant’s choice and/or availability Forms Available - Pwdr = powder; Conc = concentrate; RTU = ready to use Page 1 of 3

Attachm ent 2.16A

Formula (in alphabetical order)

WIC ACCESS Subcategory MS/RD Req’d

Must Use

CAP

Forms Available

Available For Status:

ABBOTT (Ross) Similac Isomil Soy Soy- Based Formulas No Opt Pwdr I Similac Special Care Advance 24 calorie with Iron

Exempt Infant Formula Yes Yes RTU I

Alimentum ( Expert Care) Exempt Infant Formulas No Opt Pwdr, RTU P, B, N, I, C Neosure (Expert Care) Exempt Infant Formulas No Opt Pwdr, RTU I, C RCF Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Conc P, B, N, I, C Similac PM 60/40 Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C Cyclinex-1 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr I, C Cyclinex-2 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C Elecare WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr I, C Elecare Junior WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr C Ensure WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Opt Pwdr, RTU P, B, N, C Ensure Plus WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Opt RTU P, B, N, C Gluterex-1 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr I, C Gluterex-2 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, C Hominex-1 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr I, C Hominex-2 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, C I-Valex-1 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr I, C I-Valex-2 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, C Pediasure WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Opt RTU P, B, N, I, C Pediasure with Fiber WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Opt RTU P, B, N, I, C Pediasure Peptide 1.0 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes RTU P, B, N, I, C Pediasure 1.5 Cal CAP only WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes RTU P, B, N, I, C Propimex-1 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr I, C Propimex-2

WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, C

Authorized Exempt Infant Formulas and WIC-Eligible Nutritionals

Effective *Good Start Soy powder is not available thru CAP and limited at other NJ stores statewide. Revised 8/2015 to allow Enfacare as Optional for CAP. Revised 12 /2021 MS/RD Req’d - final approval by a MS and/or RD required prior to issuance Must Use CAP- Yes = must use warehouse for formula; Opt = optional/participant’s choice and/or availability Forms Available - Pwdr = powder; Conc = concentrate; RTU = ready to use Page 2 of 3

Attachm ent 2.16A

Formula (in alphabetical order)

WIC ACCESS Subcategory MS/RD Req’d

Must Use

CAP

Forms Available

APPLIED NUTRITION

Phenylade 40 Citrus, 25g WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr pouches P, B, N, C

GERBER

Good Start Gentle Milk Based Formulas No Opt* Pwdr, Conc, RTU I, C Good Start Soy * Soy Based Formulas No Opt* Pwdr (Not avbl in

CAP), Conc, RTU I, C

MEAD JOHNSON

BCAD 1 Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Pwdr I, C Enfamil Enfacare Exempt Infant Formulas No Opt RTU 6 packs I, C

Enfamil NeuroPro Enfacare Exempt Infant Formulas No Opt Pwdr I, C Nutramigen Enflora LGG Exempt Infant Formulas No Opt Pwdr P, B, N, I, C Nutramigen Exempt Infant Formulas No Opt Conc, RTU P, B, N, I, C PFD Toddler Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Pwdr I, C Phenyl Free 1 Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C Product 3232a Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C Pregestimil DHA/ARA Exempt Infant Formulas No Opt Pwdr I, C PurAmino Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Pwdr I.C PurAmino Jr.

TYROS 1 Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Pwdr I, C BCAD 2 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, C PFD 2 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, C Phenyl Free 2 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C Portagen WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C TYROS 2 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, C

NESTLES

Boost WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Yes RTU P, B, N, C Boost High Protein WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Yes RTU P, B, N, C

Authorized Exempt Infant Formulas and WIC-Eligible Nutritionals

Effective *Good Start Soy powder is not available thru CAP and limited at other NJ stores statewide. Revised 8/2015 to allow Enfacare as Optional for CAP. Revised 12 /2021 MS/RD Req’d - final approval by a MS and/or RD required prior to issuance Must Use CAP- Yes = must use warehouse for formula; Opt = optional/participant’s choice and/or availability Forms Available - Pwdr = powder; Conc = concentrate; RTU = ready to use Page 3 of 3

Attachm ent 2.16A

Formula (in alphabetical order)

WIC ACCESS Subcategory MS/RD Req’d

Must Use

CAP

Forms Available

Boost Kids Essential 1.5 Cal WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Yes RTU C Boost Kids Essential 1.5 Cal with Fiber

WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Yes RTU C

Compleat WIC Eligbile Nutritonals No RTU C Nutren Junior WIC Eligible Nutritionals No Yes RTU C Peptamen Junior WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes RTU C Tolerax WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C Vivonex Pediatric WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C Vivonex T.E.N. WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C

NUTRICIA

Fortini Infant Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes RTU I,C Neocate with DHA/ARA Exempt Infant Formulas Yes Yes Pwdr I, C Neocate Splash WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes RTU P, B, N, I, C Neocate Syneo Infant Exempt Infant Formula Yes Yes Pwdr I,C KetoCal 3:1 WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr P, B, N, I, C KetoCal 4:1 Liquid WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes RTU P, B, N, I, C Neocate Junior WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr C Neocate Junior w/ Prebiotics Vanilla

WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr C

PKU Periflex Early Years WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr I Periflex Jr.Plus WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr C PBM Products Bright Beginnings Soy Pediatric Drink

WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes RTU C

VitaFlow USA Renastart WIC Eligible Nutritionals Yes Yes Pwdr C

NJ WIC Exempt Formulas/WIC-Eligible Nutritionals Medical Guide

Attachment 2.16B

This Attachment replaces 2.16B,May 2014 1

*May be available for other statuses in WIC ACCESS

A tta c h m e n t 2 .1

.B

Formula (in alphabetical order) Intended Status*

Description/Indications

Alimentum (Similac Expert Care) Infants Children

Hypoallergenic formula for infants with protein sensitivity. For children with severe food allergies, sensitivity to intact protein, protein mal-digestion or fat absorption.

Powder contains corn product (RTU does not). RTU could be used for clients with corn allergies/sensitivity.

BCAD 1 Infants Toddlers

An isoleucine-, leucine, and valine-free dietary powder for the dietary management of Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD).

BCAD 2 Children ( 3+ years old) Adults

An isoleucine-, leucine, and valine-free dietary powder for the dietary management of Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) or other inborn errors of branched chain amino acid metabolism.

Boost Children Adults

Use for dietary management of a disease or condition when conventional food is precluded or restricted. USDA regulations prevent prescribing this product solely to increase calorie consumption.

Boost High Protein Children Adults

Provides 15 g protein/8 oz. Use for dietary management of a disease or condition when conventional food is precluded or restricted. USDA regulations prevent prescribing this product solely to increase calorie consumption.

Boost Kids Essential 1.5 Cal Children (1-13 years old)

Used when conventional food is precluded or restricted i.e. oral motor feeding problems, tube feedings, failure to thrive, injury or trauma, chronic illness, etc.

Boost Kids Essential 1.5 Cal with Fiber Children (1-13 years old)

Used when conventional food is precluded or restricted i.e. failure to thrive, elevated caloric needs, volume intolerance, fluid restricted, etc.

Bright Beginnings Soy Pediatric Drink Children Complete nutritional support. Used when conventional food is precluded or restricted and child is allergic to cow’s milk protein or lactose intolerant.

Cyclinex-1 Infants Toddlers

Non essential amino acid-free formula used for the dietary management of urea cycle disorder, gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina or HHH syndrome.

Cyclinex-2 Children Adults

Non essential amino acid-free nutrition support used for the dietary management of urea cycle disorder, gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina or HHH syndrome.

Elecare Infants

An elemental formula for clients who need an amino acid-based medical food or who cannot tolerate intact or hydrolyzed protein. Used for the dietary management of protein maldigestion, malabsorption, severe food allergies, short bowel syndrome, eosinophilic GI disorders, and GI impairment.

Elecare Junior Children (1+ years old)

An elemental formula for children age 1 year or older. It is for the dietary management of protein maldigestion, malabsorption, severe allergies, short bowel syndrome, eosinophilic GI disorders and GI-tract conditions that require an amino acid based diet.

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Description/Indications

Enfamil Enafacare Infants 22 kcal/oz formula used for nutritional management of premature and low birth weight infants.

Ensure Children Adults

Use for dietary management of a disease or condition when conventional food is precluded or restricted. USDA regulations prevent prescribing this product solely to increase calorie consumption.

Ensure Plus Children Adults

Provides concentrated calories and protein. Use for dietary management of a disease or condition when conventional food is precluded or restricted. USDA regulations prevent prescribing this product solely to increase calorie consumption.

EO28 Splash Children (1-10 years old)

Nutritionally complete non-allergenic 100% free amino acid medical food used in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract impairment, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, & short bowel syndrome.

Glutarex-1 Infants Toddlers

Formula for the dietary management of glutaric aciduria type 1. Lysine- and tryptophan free.

Glutarex-2 Children (1+ years old) Adults

Medical food for the dietary management of glutaric aciduria type 1. Lysine- and tryptophan free.

Good Start Gentle Infants A 100% whey protein standard formula. Partially hydrolyzed for easy digestion and improved tolerance.

Good Start Soy Infants A soy based lactose free standard formula. Partially hydrolyzed protein for easy digestion.

Hominex-1 Infants Toddlers

A methionine-free formula for the dietary management of vitamin B6-non-responsive homocystinuria or hypermethionemia.

Hominex-2 Children (1+ years old) Adults

A methionine-free medical food for the dietary management of vitamin B6-non-responsive homocystinuria or hypermethionemia.

I-Valex-1 Infants Toddlers

A leucine-free formula for the dietary management of disorder of leucine catabolism.

I-Valex-2 Children (1+ years old) Adults

A leucine-free medical food for the dietary management of disorder of leucine catabolism.

KetoCal (available in KetoCal 3:1 and KetoCal 4:1-must specify ratio prescribed

Children (1+ years old)

A nutritionally complete, ketogenic medical food for the dietary management of intractable epilepsy or other medical condition that requires a ketogenic diet. Must

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Description/Indications by physician on CAP order form) specify 3:1 or 4:1 on CAP order form.

Neocate Junior Children (1-10 years old)

Nutritionally complete hypoallergenic, amino acid based medical food used for the treatment of cow and soy allergies, multiple food protein intolerances, short bowel syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, & gastrointestinal tract impairment, Neocate with DHA/ARA Infants Nutritionally complete hypoallergenic infant formula used for the treatment of cow and soy allergies, multiple food protein intolerances, short bowel syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, & gastroesophageal reflux disease, Neosure (Similac Expert Care) Infants A 22 Cal/fl.oz. iron fortified formula for conditions such as prematurity.

Nutramigen Enflora LGG Infants A hypoallergenic formula with extensively hydrolyzed protein intended for use with infants who are allergic to the intact protein found in milk based and soy based formula. LGG is a probiotic that is added to the product.

Nutramigen Previously was Nutramigen Lipil

Infants Hypoallergenic, lactose free, sucrose free formula used to treat sensitivity to intact proteins in cow’s milk and soy formulas and galactosemia.

Nutren Junior Children (1-13

Used when conventional food is precluded or restricted i.e. oral motor feeding problems, tube feedings. 50% whey protein and lactose- and gluten-free

Pediasure Children (1-13 years old)

Used when conventional food is precluded or restricted i.e. oral motor feeding problems, tube feedings. USDA regulations prevent prescribing this product solely to increase calorie consumption.

Pediasure with Fiber Children (1-13 years old)

Added fiber. Used when conventional food is precluded or restricted i.e. oral motor feeding problems, tube feedings. USDA regulations prevent prescribing this product solely to increase calorie consumption.

Pediasure Peptide 1.0 cal Children (1-13

Especially designed for children with malabsorption, maldigestion and other GI conditions. Nutritionally complete peptide based product that can be used for oral or tube feeding. Suitable for lactose intolerance and is gluten free.

Pediasure 1.5 cal Children (1+ years old)

A calorically dense formula for pediatric patients that need more calories in less volume. Can be used for tube or oral feeding.

Suitable for lactose intolerance and is gluten free.

Peptamen Children (10+ years old) Adults

Peptide-based elemental medical food used for dietary management of GI impairment (malabsorption, pancreatitis, short bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, etc.).

Peptamen Junior Children (1-13 years old)

Peptide-based elemental medical food used for dietary management of GI impairment (malabsorption, pancreatitis, short bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, This Attachment replaces 2.16B,May 2014 4 c h m e n t 2 .1

Description/Indications

Crohn’s disease, etc.).

Periflex Infant Infants (up to 1 year old)

Phenylalanine –free powdered infant formula with iron, for the dietary management of phenylketonuria (PKU). This formula must be consumed in conjunction with a whole protein source in quantities prescribed by a dietitian of physician.

Periflex Jr. Plus Toddlers and young children

Phenylalanine-free powdered medical food for the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU). Meets protein requirements in lower volume.

PFD Toddler (previously PFD 1) Infants Toddlers

Protein- and amino acid- free product to treat inborn errors of amino acid metabolism that require intake of special formulations of amino acids. PFD 1 supplies only carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.

PFD 2 Children Adults

Protein- and amino acid- free product to treat inborn errors of amino acid metabolism that require intake of special formulations of amino acids. PFD 2 supplies only carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.

Phenylade 40 Citrus, 25 g Children (1+ yearsold) Adults

Phenylalanine-free drink mix that provides 10 gm of protein in each 25 gm. pouch.

Nutritionally incomplete, formulated to reduce formula fatigue and support diet compliance.

Phenyl Free 1 Infants Toddlers

A phenylalanine-free formula for dietary management of phenylketonuria (PKU).

Phenyl Free 2 Children (3+ years old) Adults

A phenylalanine-free medical food for dietary management of phenylketonuria

(PKU).

Portagen Children Adults

A milk protein based with medium chain triglycerides (MCT) medical food used for dietary management of individuals with defective intraluminal hydrolysis of fat, mucosal fat absorption, and/or lymphatic transport of fat.

Product 3232a Infants Children

A protein hydrolysate formula base used to treat disaccharidase deficiencies (lactase, sucrase, maltase) or other disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.

Additional carbohydrate is needed for complete nutrition.

Pregestimil DHA/ARA (previously Pregestimil Lipil)

Infants Used to treat fat malabsorption, steatorrhea and sensitivity to intact proteins due to cystic fibrosis, short bowel syndrome, intractable diarrhea and severe protein malnutrition. Uses mostly medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil.

Propimex-1 Infants Toddlers

A methionine- and valine-free formula for dietary management of propionic or methylmalonic acidemia.

Propimex-2 Children (1+ years old)

A methionine- and valine-free medical food for dietary management of propionic or methylmalonic acidemia.

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Description/Indications

Adults

RCF Infants Toddlers

For use in the dietary management of infants with seizure disorders requiring a ketogenic diet. Lactose- and gluten-free. Soy protein based.

Similac PM 60/40 Infants A formula with a lower mineral content. Used for dietary management of impaired renal function.

Similac Special Care 24 calorie with Iron Infants A 24 Cal/fl.oz. iron fortified formula for growing, low birth weight infants and premature infants.

Tolerax Children Adults

Elemental very low fat medical food containing 100% free amino acids used in the dietary management of impaired digestion and absorption and specialized nutrient needs (i.e. food allergies).

TYROS 1 Infants Toddlers

A phenylalanine- and tyrosine-free, iron fortified formula to treat tyrosinemia (Type I and II).

TYROS 2 Children Adults

A phenylalanine- and tyrosine-free, iron fortified formula for dietary management of inborn errors of tyrosine metabolism including tyrosinemia (Type II).

Vivonex Pediatric Children (1-13 years old)

100% free amino acid elemental formula used in the treatment of short bowel syndrome, malabsorption syndrome, Crohn’s disease, intestinal failure, GI disorder related to AIDS, transitional feeding, etc.

Vivonex T.E.N. Children Adults

Low fat 100% free amino acid elemental medical food used in the treatment of bowel resections, irradiated bowel, malabsorption syndrome, trauma/surgery, Crohn’s disease, intestinal failure, pancreatic disorders, etc.

Name changes or new formula are highlighted red.

Attachment 2.16C

1/2015

SAMPLE Local Agency Clinic Request Letter

For

Medical Documentation of Need for WIC Formulas and WIC Approved Supplemental Foods

Date

Dear Healthcare Provider:

The New Jersey WIC Program provides Enfamil Infant, Enfamil Gentlease or Enfamil Prosobee for healthy infants from birth up to twelve months of age whose mothers choose not to breastfeed or who partially breastfeed. We appreciate your cooperative effort to promote breastfeeding as the preferred feeding method for all infants, and recommend fully breastfeeding for approximately the first

6 months of life, with continued breastfeeding along with food supplementation for at least 12 months and thereafter for as long as mutually desired by the mother and child.1 Contracts with Mead Johnson

Nutritionals for infant formulas provide a special price that helps the WIC Program serve more infants and children in the State. A request form is not required for these formulas for infants, but is required for other WIC formulas, medical foods and WIC approved supplemental foods based on a qualifying condition. Medical documentation is also required for children and women who have a qualifying condition for all WIC formulas, medical foods and approved supplemental foods.

If, in your professional judgment, an infant, child, or a pregnant, breastfeeding or non breastfeeding postpartum woman in your care requires an Authorized Exempt Infant Formula/WIC-

Eligible Nutritionals or approved supplemental foods in addition to Authorized Exempt Infant

Formula/WIC-Eligible Nutritionals please complete the medical documentation form. Only a completed form will be honored. If approved, the formula and/or approved supplemental foods will be provided for a maximum of three months at which time a re-evaluation of the WIC participant by the healthcare provider is required before the formula can be received.

Thank you for your cooperation and interest in good nutrition. Please call your local WIC clinic at ________________________ if you would like further information.

Sincerely, WIC Nutritionist

1 American Academy of Pediatrics Provisional Section on Breastfeeding. WIC Program. Pediatrics. 2001;108:1216-1217

WIC-11

APR 16 This institution is an equal opportunity provider. http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic Page 1 of 2 Pages.

New Jersey Department of Health WIC Services

MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION FOR WIC FORMULA AND

APPROVED WIC FOODS FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN AND WOMEN

WIC Clinic

Phone

Fax

Please complete entire form. Fax the completed form to the WIC clinic or have your patient return the document to the WIC Clinic. Thank you!

PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of the health care provider to provide close medical oversight and instructions to participants issued exempt infant formula, WIC-eligible Nutritionals and/or supplemental foods that require medical documentation. This responsibility cannot be assumed by personnel at the WIC State or local agency.

Re-authorization is required every three months.

No authorization is necessary for Enfamil Infant, Enfamil Gentlease and Prosobee. Documentation for Enfamil AR is requested, but not required.

Patient Name (First and Last)

Current Height/Length:

Date of Birth

Current Weight:

Parent/Caregiver Name (First and Last)

Date

1. Formula Requested:

Amount Requested: Maximum Allowable OR ounces/day (if formula)

Physical Form: Powder Concentrate

Intended Length of Use: 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months

2. Qualifying Condition(s) (Justifies the medical need.) (Complete and submit Page 2 with this form.)

3. Can patient receive supplemental (or other WIC) foods in addition to formula or medical food? Yes No

(If Yes, please check the foods below that your patient CAN / IS eating.)

Infants (6-11 months only):

Infant Cereal Infant Vegetable or Fruit

Children and Women:

Juice Breakfast Cereal Whole Wheat Bread or Other Whole Grains Eggs

Vegetables and Fruits Milk or Milk Substitutes Legumes Canned Fish* Peanut Butter

Reasons/Instructions/Comments:

*Fully breastfeeding women, women partially breastfeeding multiple infants from the same pregnancy, women pregnant with multiple infants, and pregnant women who are mostly breastfeeding an infant are the only WIC participant categories eligible to receive these foods.

Health Care Provider Name (Print)

MD DO APN PA-C

Medical Office/Clinic

Telephone Number

Medical Office/Clinic Address

Fax Number

Health Care Provider Signature Date

WIC OFFICE USE ONLY:

Reviewed by CPA Name: Approved # of months: _________ Disapproved

Date: If required: MS and/or RD CPA Name:

WIC-11

APR 16 Page 2 of 2 Pages.

MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION FOR WIC FORMULA AND

APPROVED WIC FOODS FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN AND WOMEN

QUALIFYING CONDITIONS

(Please check appropriate Qualifying Conditions.)

Participant Category

Non-Qualifying Conditions Qualifying Conditions

Infants

(up to 12 months)

Non-specific formula or food intolerance

Only condition is a diagnosed formula intolerance or food allergy to lactose, sucrose, milk protein or soy protein that does not require an exempt infant formula

Severe food allergies

Milk and soy allergies

Metabolic disorders

Gastrointestinal disorder

Mal-absorption disorders

Premature birth

Failure to thrive/severely underweight

Low birth weight

NG/Tube Fed

Oral/motor feeding problems

Immune system disorders

Life threatening disorders

Children

(up to five years of age)

Solely for the purpose of enhancing nutrient intake or managing body weight without an underlying condition

Lactose intolerance

Participant preference

Severe food allergies

Milk and soy allergies

Metabolic disorders

Gastrointestinal disorder

Mal-absorption disorders

Premature birth

Failure to thrive/severely underweight

Low birth weight

NG/Tube Fed

Oral/motor feeding problems

Immune system disorders

Life threatening disorders

Women Solely for the purpose of enhancing nutrient intake or managing body weight without an underlying condition

Lactose intolerance

Participant preference

Severe food allergies

Milk and soy allergies

Metabolic disorders

Gastrointestinal disorder

Mal-absorption disorders

NG/Tube Fed

Oral/motor feeding problems

Immune system disorders

Life threatening disorders