Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Beginning Nov. 20, 2023, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered to their home by visiting COVIDTests.gov. If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders for a total of eight tests. Additionally, before you discard any “expired” test kits you have, please check here to see if the expiration dates of your COVID-19 tests have been extended.

Fraud & Abuse

Report WIC Fraud and Abuse 
 
Do you suspect WIC fraud in Connecticut? You can remain anonymous when reporting any alleged abuse, violations, or fraud.

WIC participant abuse includes the following:

  • Giving false information to obtain WIC benefits
  • Selling WIC foods or formula for cash or credit 
  • Returning WIC foods or formula for cash or credit
  • Purchasing unauthorized items

WIC vendor abuse includes the following:

  • Redeeming WIC benefits for cash, credit, or unauthorized items 
  • Physically or verbally threatening a WIC participant
  • Overcharging WIC shoppers
  • Purchasing infant formula from unauthorized sources

How to report:

Email: WICFraud.DPH@ct.gov

Toll Free Phone: 800.741.2142

Phone: 860.509.8084

Mail: Department of Public Health, 410 Capitol Ave, MS#11WIC Hartford, CT 06106

 

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