South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-94 - WIC Vendors
Section 61-94.401 - Vendor eWIC Settlement Payments
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
(A) Vendors must maintain a bank account for the Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions for eWIC settlement payments.
(B) Payments are made to the vendor daily during the end-of-day process of the eWIC system.
(C) Vendors will receive their settlement/reimbursements for eWIC transactions within two (2) business days.
(D) The eWIC benefits will be paid up to the maximum amount allowed based on the vendor's peer group for each individual food UPC.
(E) The State WIC Program may delay payment or establish a claim if the Program determines the vendor has committed a violation that affects the payment to the vendor. The State WIC Program may offset any claim against current and subsequent amounts to be paid to the vendor. The vendor is responsible for any claim assessed by the State WIC Program.
(F) The State WIC Program, at its discretion, may allow the payment of a civil monetary penalty, in lieu of disqualification, as a result of Program abuse.
