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AUSTIN — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has launched upgraded Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for clients in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to make it easier for families to manage their benefits.
According to the commission, the new WIC card integrates with the upgraded myWIC app, allowing clients to track benefits and purchases in real time. The agency said WIC benefits can now be added remotely, and clients can freeze and unfreeze their benefits through the myWIC app for added security.
“We want Texas families to feel supported every time they use WIC,” HHS Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth said. “These upgrades make it easier for families to see their benefits, plan their shopping and feel confident they are getting the nutritious foods they need.”
The commission said the new cards were distributed to clients during their scheduled appointments and can be used beginning July 1. Clients must create a PIN for their new cards using the myWIC app or by calling the Texas WIC Card Management Line at 833-966-1382.
According to the commission, Texas WIC clients receive fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese and other healthy foods to help meet their families’ nutritional needs. The program also offers free classes on breastfeeding and healthy eating, along with one-on-one nutrition counseling.
The commission said women can apply for WIC as soon as they learn they are pregnant. Anyone with children younger than 5 years old can apply, including fathers, foster parents, guardians and grandparents.
According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas WIC program serves more than 760,000 women, infants and children each month. More information about the program and applications for benefits are available at TexasWIC.org or by calling 800-942-3678.
