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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 29 112 How does the State communicate to the SNAP participant about their rights to receive participant reimbursements? Select all that apply. Orally Electronic Forms Physical Forms Emails Text Messages Other How is information about the referral communicated to E&T providers, as applicable? The eligibility worker records the participant’s request for SNAP E&T services in ARIES. This action initiates the referral to SNAP Works upon case authorization. ARIES is currently being enhanced to include all necessary information to facilitate the referral once the provider is selected jointly by the Program Eligibility Specialist (PES) and the client at the time of benefit authorization. SNAP E&T unit management is working closely with Deloitte to run a data fix to close out any cases with no action within the last 90 days. The system will systematically close all aspects of the case if it meets the criteria of no actions taken within the last 90 days. Aries enhancement for new provider assignments will go in no later than April 1, 2026. Old task clean up in SNAP Works is due to be completed on September 29, 2025 and the team will meet to determine the effectivness of this data fix after that point to see if further actions need to take place. The old task clean up was pushed into production on 9-30-25 and has functioned as designed. How is information about the referral communicated within the State agency? The eligibility worker records the participant’s request for SNAP E&T services in ARIES, including an updated narrative for future workers to access and review. This action triggers the referral to SNAP Works upon case authorization. System access for employees is granted based on their job responsibilities and the requirement to operate within each system. ARIES is currently being enhanced to include all necessary information to facilitate the referral once the provider is selected jointly by the Program Eligibility Specialist (PES) and the client at the time of benefit authorization. SNAP E&T unit management is working closely with Deloitte to run a data fix to close out any cases with no action within the last 90 days. The system will systematically close all aspects of the case if it meets the criteria of no actions taken within the last 90 days. Aries enhancement for new provider assignments will go in no later than April 1, 2026. Old task clean up in SNAP Works is due to be completed on September 29, 2025 and the team will meet to determine the effectivness of this data fix after that point to see if further actions need to take place. The old task clean up was pushed into production on 9-30-25 and has functioned as designed. After referral, what additional steps does the E&T participant take to access the program? Select all that apply. Assessment Orientation Meet with case manager Other