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Describe the process for screening during the reverse referral request process, including the staff involved. Upon receipt of a reverse referral request, the E&T Eligibility Specialist reviews the documentation and case narrative in the WISE system and IowaWORKS (GeoSol) SNAP Module to determine if the individual has been screened and referred by an eligibility worker and meets general SNAP E&T participant criteria. If screening and referral has not occurred, the E&T Eligibility Specialist completes the screening and referral prior to approving enrollment. The screening is documented as part of the E&T referral case note in WISE. The screening is also part of the eligibility verification email sent in response to the provider making the reverse referral request via email or mini-registration process in the IowaWORKS system. If review of documentation identifies HHS information is inconsistent with information provided in E&T referral request, more information is needed from the participant to clarify appropriateness for SNAP E&T. The reverse referral request is pended, and a notification is sent to the requesting provider and IWD requesting that the individual contact the E&T Eligibility Specialist at the provided phone number. If additional information is not received within required timeframe, the SNAP E&T referral is denied. The requesting provider and IWD are notified via email with an updated reverse referral determination. Are participants informed about participant reimbursements before the individual is referred to E&T by eligibility staff? Yes No How are participants informed about participant reimbursements? Eligibility workers include notification of participant reimbursements during the E&T screening and referral process at time of application and recertification. If the screening and SNAP E&T referral are not documented in WISE, at time a reverse referral request is received, the E&T Eligibility Specialist shall contact the individual to complete. Information about participant reimbursement is also provided to individuals by SNAP E&T service providers when providing an overview of the SNPA E&T program and during SNAP E&T participant orientation . 1/28/26, 11:53 AM State Plan IA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-iafy26stateplan//index.html 20/105