Binding federal regulations governing the WIC Program and its food-delivery systems, including electronic benefit transfer cards, State-agency administration and vendor controls.
TL;DR:
- 7 CFR Part 246 is the direct federal regulatory framework for WIC EBT.
- It defines WIC EBT and governs State-agency, vendor and benefit-delivery controls.
- The link is programme-specific and does not treat WIC EBT as a commercial card scheme.
Summary
7 CFR Part 246 implements the federal WIC statute. It defines WIC electronic benefit transfer, requires State agencies to administer approved food-delivery systems, establishes vendor authorisation and transaction controls, and governs EBT equipment, redemption and accountability.
Keywords
- WIC
- electronic benefit transfer
- EBT
- 7 CFR Part 246
- USDA FNS