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REFERRAL TO E&T In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(2), in order to participate in SNAP E&T, the State agency must make the referral. The referral method may vary from participant to participant. What information does the State provide to E&T participants when they are referred? Select all that apply. Information about accessing E&T services Case Management Dates Contact information Other How is the referral communicated? Select all that apply. Orally Electronic Forms Physical Forms Emails Text Messages Other If the State receives a reverse referral request from an E&T provider, what steps does the State take? As outlined above and detailed in other sections of this Plan, DHS proposes to partner with 18 third-party providers in FY2026 through inter-agency Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or grant agreements. These providers will deliver services across a broad range of SNAP E&T components. DHS ESA DCWET eligibility staff coordinate closely with designated contacts at each provider to manage participant enrollment into SNAP E&T activities, including through reverse referrals initiated by providers. For all reverse referrals, eligibility staff are responsible for verifying both SNAP eligibility and E&T suitability before a provider may enroll an individual in SNAP E&T services. To ensure consistency and effective coordination, DHS has established standardized processes with all providers. These procedures are documented in the DHS SNAP E&T Grantee Manual, which is shared with each provider and serves as a key resource for program operations and compliance. 1/28/26, 11:03 AM State Plan DC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-dcfy26stateplan//index.html 26/179