WIC approved Products

amother

OP ↓

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 12:45 pm

15 minutes ago I went to a corner grocery in BP to get cereal for my kids. At check out, the cashier kept insisting that these cereals are not WIC approved and I argued that yes they were covered by WIC according to the app. So, I had to pay for cereal that should've been covered by WIC.
I just checked the app and they are approved.

amother

Daylily

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 12:58 pm

amother OP wrote:

Is the Wic approved the same brand & size box as the one you took?
You can tell the store manager what happened & show him that it's WIC approved.

amother

↑ Clear ↓

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 1:21 pm

Maybe you do not have enough ounces left for that specific cereal?

amother

Oak ↓

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 1:23 pm

Did you scan that specific box in the app? And you know you have enough oz left for that box?

It’s not something cashiers decide, the system automatically applies Wic payment to all items that are eligible under your specific plan

zehavag

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 1:29 pm

I’ve had that happen in Bingo before… item was approved on the app but wasn’t covered during checkout. I assumed it was an issue with the store’s system… very annoying tho

amother

Teal

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 2:03 pm

This means that they do not have it set up approved in their system. Sometimes it's because it costs the store more than what WIC reimburses them for that particular size/brand.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 11:49 pm

It was the first time I used my card since it was refilled. I didn't want the benefits to go to waste.
I have 84oz left for cereal. I don't carry my smartphone in public. Which other grocery stores can I buy wic products without having a problem? This store did not let me take frozen vegetables or fruit, and they are also WIC approved.

amother

Lilac

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 11:54 pm

amother OP wrote:

Location?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Fri, Jul 26 2024, 12:04 am

amother Lilac wrote:

Location?

Boro Park

amother

Hyacinth

Fri, Jul 26 2024, 12:28 am

Not every store accepts WIC but if they accept it they shouldn't not allow you to use the benefits. You should double check it against the app when you are home and then if it is qualified you should complain to WIC. They cannot be charging you if it is WIC covered.

amother

Offwhite

Fri, Jul 26 2024, 12:28 am

amother Dill wrote:

Obviously

Exactly, she specified in her OP.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:44 am

Bumping up to hear which stores won't give me a problem with buying WIC products in BP. Thanks!

amother

Hyssop

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:49 am

amother Dill wrote:

Obviously

Read the op before being nasty.

amother

Tiffanyblue ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:50 am

amother Dill wrote:

Obviously

Yes when one writes I went to a store in BP she is being very specific about where she is. Is that what you meant by obviously?

amother

↑ Tiffanyblue

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:51 am

amother OP wrote:

Bumping up to hear which stores won't give me a problem with buying WIC products in BP. Thanks!

Try bigger stores. And they should be reported this is not acceptable.

amother

Cadetblue ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:04 am

Sometimes a product is approved for specific size or flavor. So you know that a certain cereal is approved- but perhaps that size or flavor is not.
Example tropicana oj- some sizes and packaging are not approved. If you don’t have your phone on you, you can check the shelves- they should be labeled.

amother

↑ Cadetblue ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:05 am

amother OP wrote:

You swiped your card and it came up not approved?

amother

Rainbow

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:46 am

amother OP wrote:

Bumping up to hear which stores won't give me a problem with buying WIC products in BP. Thanks!

I shop consistently with wic in landau goldbergs and bingo (doesn't have many wic items) with no issues. Swipe wic card first at cash register if you have concerns over what was covered ask for receipt and look through before paying for rest of items