WIC - Fraud & Abuse Reporting Form

Iowa WIC works to ensure that allegations of fraud and abuse are investigated thouroughly. The Iowa WIC program is intended for families in need of nutritional support. WIC food and formula are to be used for the WIC participant only and cannot be sold or given away. WIC foods not used by the participant should be returned to the local agency. Fraud and abuse take resources away from those who need them most.

Examples of fraud and abuse include:

WIC Participant Fraud may include but is not limited to the following:

Dual Participation which includes:
Receiving WIC benefits from more than one site at the same time
Receiving WIC benefits in more than one State at the same time
Making a verbal offer of sale to another individual or allowing someone else to do so
Posting WIC foods or benefits for sale in print (in newspapers or publications) or allowing someone else to do so
Posting WIC foods or benefits for sale on the internet (through websites such as Craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, eBay, etc.) or allowing someone else to do so
Making false or misleading statements or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing or withholding facts to obtain WIC benefits
Attempted/purchase or actual returning or exchanging of foods purchased as WIC benefits for cash, credit, non-food items, non-WIC foods or WIC foods in amounts other than those listed on the participant's WIC food instrument
Giving away WIC food benefits or WIC food instruments
Other actions involving WIC food instruments in violation of WIC policy

WIC Vendor or Grocery Store Fraud may include but is not limited to the following:

Knowingly exchanging or refunding money for WIC food items
Exchanging WIC food instruments for money
Giving rain checks, IOUs or crediting personal accounts
Allowing WIC participants to purchase non-WIC products
Charging higher prices for WIC food items to WIC participants

Iowa takes all reports of fraud and abuse seriously and encourages the immediate reporting of any alleged WIC program violations, abuse, or fraud.

Individuals making reports may remain anonymous. Please report as many details and be as specific as possible.

To report suspected fraud or abuse of the Iowa WIC program:

Call the Iowa WIC Program at 515-725-4139 Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
OR
Complete the online report form below

Submit a Report

Sufficient information, including the name and the description of the observed fraud or abuse, must be provided in this step in order for your report to be addressed.

Required fields are marked with an *

Name of the person(s) involved *

Note: If the name of the person(s) is unknown, enter the word Unknown in this field and provide a description in the report description field

Name of the business involved *

Note: If no business was involved, enter the word None in this field

Was the person and/or business a WIC participant or WIC retailer? (Check all that apply) *

WIC Participant

WIC Retailer

Type of fraud or abuse (Check all that apply) *

Not reporting all of the family income when applying for WIC
Selling, trading, or giving away formula or other food purchased with an eWIC card through any means
Buying non-WIC food(s) at the store with an eWIC card
Trading eWIC cards or food received from using eWIC card for other items or cash
Other, describe below

Describe the fraud or abuse *

Do you have other suporting information about the fraud or abuse (e.g., receipts, forms, applications, etc.)?

Yes (if yes, you will be contacted about how to provide this information)
No

I want to submit this complaint anonymously. I understand that this may impair the department's ability
to immediately address the fraud or abuse as reported.

If you do not submit anonymously, you must include your first name, last name, and either an email address or phone number so that the department may follow-up on your report if necessary.

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone:

format required: (###) ###-####

Do you wish to be contacted with a response to this report?

Yes
No

I understand information regarding the date, time, location, and circumstances of my report are public record.

Iowa WIC Program Fraud & Abuse Reporting Form

Examples of fraud and abuse include:

WIC Participant Fraud may include but is not limited to the following:

WIC Vendor or Grocery Store Fraud may include but is not limited to the following:

To report suspected fraud or abuse of the Iowa WIC program:

Submit a Report

Identify the Person(s) and/or Business that was involved

Describe the Fraud or Abuse

Contact Information

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