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3630 Reimbursement/Payments SNAP Manual 07/01/2026 Each E&T participant will be eligible to receive reimbursement for transportation necessary to enable the individual to comply with required component activities. Reimbursement for transportation will be based on actual expenses (for example mileage to and from the SNAP E&T service component site) of the current allowable state mileage reimbursement rate or the actual costs (for example for bus service or transportation provider) whichever is greater but not to exceed the maximum of nine hundred dollars ($900) per federal fiscal year per participant. E&T reimbursements for transportation may include transportation costs such as: • Bus tokens • Gas vouchers • Prepaid gas cards • Automobile repairs • Carpools • Mileage reimbursements • Taxicab services • Contracts with private entities, such as transit providers who provide shuttle services • Purchase of tires or automobile batteries • Driver license fees (including renewals) Other expenses related to E&T Program participation may be reimbursed when necessary, and reasonable for participation in the E&T program. These requests must be handled on a case-by-case basis and may include: • GED test payments, uniforms, personal safety items, or other necessary equipment, and books or training manuals • Suitable clothing for job interviews • Licensing and bonding, or background check fees for a work experience placement • Vision needs (such as eyeglasses and eye exams) • Dependent care costs necessary for the participation of a household member in the E&T Program up to the actual cost of dependent care, or the applicable payment rate for childcare, whichever is lowest. Total annual E&T reimbursement may not exceed nine hundred dollars ($900) per federal fiscal year per participant. This includes both transportation costs and other costs. This reimbursement will not be counted as income in the SNAP budget (see SNAP 5411). Questionable claims for reimbursement should be referred to the SNAP E&T Program Eligibility Supervisor for resolution.