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Newsletters/Instructional Materials

Get Started Quick with the New VWIX Website (PDF - April 22, 2008)
Instructions on submitting serial numbers and checking the results using the new VWIX website

User Guide to the New VWIX Website (PDF - April 25, 2008)
More thorough user guide to the new VWIX website, its navigation and available functions

FTP Submission in the New VWIX Environment (PDF - Revised April 24, 2008)
Specific technical details for vendors and IT specialists important for FTP submission in the new VWIX environment


Be Aware of Upcoming MADR Rate Changes and Planned VWIX System Downtimes (PDF)
2008 schedule of upcoming MADR rate changes.

WIC Vendor News - February 2007
Thank-you! to all WIC Vendors; WIC's New Look; Promoting Success for WIC Participants;Helpful Tips; VWIX Changes; Contact WIC.

Helpful Tips (PDF)
Extract from February 2007 WIC Vendor News. Tips for preventing rejected FIs, and Tips for what to do when FIs are rejected for payment.

What Can a Vendor Do When Food Instruments (FI) are Rejected for Payment?

AAV and Peer Group Frequently Asked Questions (updated 02/26/07)
Frequently asked questions with answers related to Any Authorized Vendor (AAV) and Peer Groups.

Shopping Just Got Easier
Contains important information on FI changes and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to assist WIC vendors and local agency staff with questions from WIC participants.

WIC Vendor News - August 2006 issue (PDF)
Newsletter gives information regarding Peer Group assignments, calculation of MADR, and AAV.

VWIX Website Serial Number Entry Instructions (PDF) (Date: August 15, 2006)
Provides detailed instructions for website serial number entry.

AAV Submission Options with Tech Details (PDF) (Revised Date: June 20, 2006)
Overview, Submission Options, and Technical Details for Grocers and IT Specialists,.

WIC Vendor News - July 2006 issue (PDF)
Newsletter gives instructions for Telephone, Website and Electronic File Submission Options and Tips for Success.

List of Companies Offering AAV Solutions to Vendors
Date: June 20, 2006.

August/September 2006, Peer Groups, MADR and AAV Power Point Presentation (PDF) - (updated 9/1/06)
Describes 3 characteristics of peer groups; describes MADR calculations; reviews AAV; highlights transition issues starting October 1, 2006.



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