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Program: California Department of Public Health - WIC Fraud & Abuse Reporting

Agency: California Department of Public Health


Resource Number: 80436040
Description

Handles complaints/reports regarding WIC fraud, abuse, and/or waste. Works to ensure that allegations of fraud and abuse are investigated.

Examples of fraud and abuse:

  • WIC participants who:
    • Sell or give away formula or foods purchased with WIC food benefits (including selling formula and/or food online).
    • Falsify information when applying for WIC.
    • Buy unauthorized foods with WIC food benefits.
    • Trade WIC food benefits for other items or cash.
    • Alter WIC food benefits.
  • Vendors who:
    • Redeem WIC food benefits for cash, credit, or unauthorized foods/items.
    • Overcharge for WIC foods.
    • Purchase infant formula from unauthorized sources.



Program Phones:
800-852-5770
Main - WIC Fraud/Abuse Reporting

Website: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DWICSN/Pages/ReportWICFraud.aspx
 Email: WICABUSE@cdph.ca.gov

Location information
Sites offering this program
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CDPH - WIC Fraud & Abuse Reporting  
Location: No physical address.
Program Hours:
Online Reporting: Seven days a week, 24-hours
Description: Not applicable.
Disabilities Access: Not applicable.
Mailing Address: CDPH/WIC Division, Program Integrity Unit, 3901 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Anyone suspecting WIC fraud, abuse, and/or waste.
Languages: Translation services available for multiple languages, American Sign Language Interpreter available on request, English
Application Process: Report fraud and/or abuse by email, by mail, or by submitting the online form. Call for more information.

Individuals making complaints may remain anonymous.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: No fee.
Documents Required: Call for details.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA -Statewide



 





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