Temporary WIC Pause Scheduled in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says the state’s WIC system will go offline for several days this weekend as part of a major technology upgrade.

Story at a Glance

WIC system offline: Friday, Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 19
Expected return: Monday, Oct. 20
Impact: WIC cards cannot be used; local offices cannot issue benefits or make changes
Reason: Statewide technology upgrade to improve reliability and security
Advice: Redeem benefits before the downtime to avoid disruptions

Sources: WNEM, MDHHS

WIC System Downtime Details

The temporary shutdown will begin Friday, Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. and is expected to last through Sunday, Oct. 19. According to MDHHS, the program is expected to resume normal operations on Monday, Oct. 20.

During this time, WIC cards cannot be used for purchases, and local WIC offices will be unable to issue new benefits or make account changes.

Why the Pause Is Happening

Officials say the pause is part of a statewide system upgrade designed to improve reliability and security for Michigan’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides food assistance, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to thousands of families each month.

MDHHS recommends that participants shop and redeem benefits before the scheduled downtime to avoid disruptions. Once the upgrade is complete, the system is expected to resume normal operations automatically, with no changes to current benefits or eligibility.

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