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PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT DETAILS Complete the table below with information on each participant reimbursement offered/permitted by the State agency (do not indicate information for each provider). A description of each category is included below. If the participant reimbursement is provided by multiple entities (such as State agencies and E&T providers) or has multiple methods of payment, a separate entry in the table must be completed. Allowable Participant Reimbursements. Every State agency must include child care and transportation in this table, as well as other major categories of reimbursements (examples of categories include, but are not limited to: tools, test fees, books, uniforms, license fees, electronic devices, etc.). Mandatory States must meet all costs associated with participating in an E&T program, or else they must exempt individuals from E&T. Participant Reimbursement Caps (optional). States have the option to establish maximum levels (caps) for reimbursements available to individuals. Indicate any caps on the amount the State agency will provide for the participant reimbursement. Who provides the participant reimbursements? Indicate if the participant reimbursement is provided by the State agency, a provider, or an intermediary. The State agency remains ultimately responsible for ensuring individuals receive participant reimbursements, even if it has contracted with another entity to provide them. What is the payment method for Participant Reimbursements? Indicate the mechanism used to disburse payment to E&T participants. Method of disbursement. Indicate if the participant receives the participant reimbursement in advance or as a reimbursement. Also indicate if the amount of the participant reimbursement is an estimated amount or the actual amount. Allowable Participant Reimbursements Participant Reimbursement Caps (Optional) Who Provides the Participant Reimbursement? What is the payment method for Participant Reimbursements? Method of Disbursement Child care assistance is available through the DSS Purchase of Care program for SNAP recipients with children who require child care to participate with SNAP E&T. Payment rates for child care reimbursements are established in accordance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant and based on local market rate surveys. SNAP State Agency Direct payment to vendor(s) DSS reimburses the vendor with the actual amount of the state rate for care. Equipment, safety equipment, tools, books, or other supplies required to participate in training or employment. $250 per participant per fiscal year. Costs can exceed the cap with prior DSS approval. SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) In advance as a direct payment to the supplier or reimbursement for the verified actual cost Eye Exams and Eyeglasses when the $350 per participant per SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) In advance as a direct 1/28/26, 11:01 AM State Plan DE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-defy26stateplan//index.html 41/96