Lets WIC participants get benefits and appointments from home, making the program more accessible.
This bill would make it easier for women, infants, and children to get WIC benefits. It would let participants choose to have their WIC appointments by phone or video instead of in person. It would also allow states to send food benefits directly to participants, reducing the need for travel.
Today, families typically need to attend WIC certification appointments in person and often have to travel to a local office to pick up their food benefits. If this bill becomes law, WIC participants would be able to choose remote options like video or telephone for their appointments. State agencies would also be able to deliver food benefits remotely, such as by mail, making the program more accessible.
S 3842 · 119th Congress · February 11, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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