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PROVIDER DETERMINATIONS In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(18) a State agency must ensure that E&T providers are informed of their authority and responsibility to determine if an individual is ill-suited for a particular E&T component. Describe the process used by E&T providers to communicate provider determinations to the State agency. If an E&T provider finds an individual is not a good fit for one component but determines the individual may be suitable for another component, the E&T provider will send a request to SNAP E&T program staff for consideration, requesting permission to engage the participant in another program or make a referral to another program. Describe how the State agency notifies clients of a provider determination. The participant is notified directly by the provider, after the provider consults with the state agency program staff. The state agency notifies the provider within 10 days. The state notifies the provider of the determination made by the state. On average, a determination is made within 2 - 3 business days. What is the timeframe for contacting clients after receiving a provider determination? 1-3 Days 4-7 Days 8-10 Days 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ctfy26stateplan//index.html 31/96