Infant Formula Voucher Updates Presentation to Nutrition Services Directors Presented by Denice Vance MS RD LD CLC Date March 23 2016 Similac Expert Care Product Updates Discontinuation of Gerber Graduates ID: 762145
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Infant Formula Voucher Updates Presentation to: Nutrition Services Director’s Presented by: Denice Vance, MS, RD, LD, CLC Date: March 23, 2016
Similac “Expert Care” Product UpdatesDiscontinuation of Gerber GraduatesNew, NOT APPROVED Gerber Formulas Discontinued Vouchers and Food PackagesIn this presentation…
Similac Expert Care NeosureNEW LOOK beginning April 2016 “Expert Care” is being removed from the product name Voucher message updated to include an “OR” statement during the transition period No change to the formulation, reconstituted ounces, price or UPC Similac Expert Care Diarrhea also having a name change – State Ordered Only (no active vouchers)
New Voucher Message (Effective March 7, 2016)Similac Expert Care Neosure This voucher messaging is temporary for use through the transition period. Please reference Action Memo 16-19 for a listing of all affected food packages and voucher codes.
Similac Expert Care Alimentum“Expert Care” is being removed from the product nameCan size decreased from 16 oz. to 12.1 oz. No container change for RTF products – name change only 16 oz. 12.1 oz. NEW LOOK and SIZE beginning April 2016
New reconstituted fluid ounces, maximum monthly allowances, and UPC informationSimilac (Expert Care) Alimentum Package Size Reconstitute Amount Fully Formula Fed Infant Max Age at 1 st Day to Use Child Max 0-3 4-5 6-12 6-12 12+ CURRENT 16.0 oz. 115 oz. 8,7,7,7 8 6 8 7 NEW 12.1 oz. 87 oz. 10 11 8 11 10
New Voucher Message (Effective May 16, 2016)Similac (Expert Care) Alimentum This voucher messaging is temporary for use through the transition period. For your reference, a listing of all affected food packages and voucher codes will be provided in an upcoming Action Memo.
THIS MAY NOT BE AN EASY TRANSITION WARNING:
Voucher messages will be updated to include “OR” statement during the transition period Full month’s issuance will be provided on a single voucher Cannot split issuance due to max allowance conflict Inability to predict availability from retailer to retailer Will not be required to prorate issuance for late pick-ups during this transition period Single can voucher codes for either product will be available for food package changes Issue based on retailer transition schedule and participant’s preferred shopping location Alimentum Food Package Transition
The SWO will monitor product availability to determine when to discontinue use of the transition vouchers that include the “OR” statements When the transition vouchers are discontinued, the food packages will be updated with new voucher codes that only contain the new product names and container sizes Similac Expert Care Transition (Neosure and Alimentum )
Gerber® Graduates®Beginning April 2016 DISCONTINUED Gerber® Graduates® Gentle, Gerber® Graduates® Soothe and Gerber® Graduates® Soy formulas are being discontinued by the manufacturer Vouchers will be discontinued effective May 16, 2016 Participants issued vouchers prior to May 16 th will be able to redeem vouchers as long as there is product still available
Gerber® Graduates® DiscontinuationManufacturer RecommendationsInfants 9-12 months: Transition to the comparable Stage 1 formulaToddlers 12-24 months: No current transition recommendations – refer to provider If no alternative product is identified by the medical provider, the participant will be transitioned to a comparable standard milk or milk alternative food package Districts should work to identify participants currently receiving a Gerber® Graduates ® food package and provide notice of the coming discontinuation so that they may contact their provider for a transition plan
New Gerber Good Start FormulasGerber Good Start Gentle, Soothe, and Soy Stage 2 and Gerber Good Start Soy Stage 3 are not WIC approvedThe Georgia WIC Formula Guide will be updated in April 2016 and can be used as a resource to reinforce this information NOT WIC APPROVED 6-12 months 9-24 months
SWO Discontinued VouchersThe voucher codes below are associated with food packages that have been discontinued due to low retailer availability and lack of voucher redemption. Please reference Action Memo 16-19 for specific voucher codes and food package information. Product Voucher Codes Food Packages Similac Human Milk Fortifier 530, 531 N/A Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier N75 N/A MCT Oil 582, 583 N/A Nepro with Carb Steady A62, N77, N78, N79, N80, N81, N94 Z41, Z42, Z43, Z44 RCF A61, N74 N/A SolCarb A76, A77 N/A As of March 7, 2017, these products are state ordered only:
The following references will be updated and available on the District Resources web page Friday, April 1, 2016 to reflect the product changes included in this presentation. Common Formula Package MaximumsGA WIC FormularyGA WIC Approved Formulas Formula Reference Updates
Questions? Denice Vance, MS, RD, LD, CLC Nutrition Program Specialist Phone: 404-656-9868 Denice.Vance@dph.ga.gov