WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)

Implementation of WIC Cash Value Voucher (CVV) -- Business Rules, Technical Considerations and Requirements for Retail Electronic Cash Register and Point of Sale (ECR/POS) Systems

In December 2007, the WIC Program published new rules that allow participants to purchase fruits and vegetables.  FNS sponsored a joint State and industry workgroup to help develop common business rules and technical requirements for implementation of an electronic CVV in States where EBT systems operate.  The result of these discussions is this business rules and technical requirements document which is designed to enable food retail vendor electronic cash register system developers, food vendors, State agencies and EBT contractors in updating their systems.

Business Rules and Technical Requirements Document (PDF)