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Good Cause for non-participation. This status remains in effect until the individual is reassessed at the next eligibility re-evaluation or upon a reported change in circumstances. When does the screening for a reverse referral request occur? Screening for a reverse referral request occurs after a third-party E&T provider conducts an initial assessment of the SNAP participant and submits a recommendation to the Department. This assessment and recommendation are based on the provider’s determination that the individual is a good fit for voluntary participation in the E&T program. Once the recommendation is received, state E&T staff initiate the screening process to determine eligibility and appropriateness for enrollment. Describe the process for screening during the reverse referral request process, including the staff involved. Idaho serves voluntary SNAP E&T participants through reverse referrals submitted by third-party partners. These referrals are reviewed by state E&T staff with the authority and responsibility to determine program eligibility. Upon receipt of a provider’s reverse referral request, state E&T staff conduct a screening to confirm SNAP eligibility, ensure the individual meets the basic criteria for referral, and verify the participant’s willingness to participate as a volunteer. Individuals who meet all criteria and are determined appropriate for participation are formally enrolled in the E&T program. 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? Idaho refers to participant reimbursements as supportive services. Participants are informed about the availability of supportive services at multiple points throughout their engagement with the E&T program. Mandatory participants are notified both orally and in writing. At the time of referral, eligibility staff use a standardized E&T referral script that explains the availability and process for accessing supportive services. Additionally, the Consolidated Work Requirements Notice informs individuals that supportive services must be available to cover the costs associated with participation. As part of the intake and participation process, the E&T provider (Maximus) is required to discuss supportive services with all referred participants. Voluntary participants are similarly informed about the availability of supportive services during screening and again during the intake process with third-party provider partners. In the case of mandatory participants, if the costs of participant reimbursements exceed any State agency cap or are not available, describe how the State agency ensures individuals are exempted from mandatory E&T. Idaho is committed to ensuring that supportive services are available to all mandatory SNAP E&T participants to facilitate successful program engagement. As part of the initial high-level assessment, eligibility workers discuss potential participation barriers and explain the availability of supportive services to help overcome them. This conversation informs the appropriateness of a referral to the E&T program. 1/28/26, 11:54 AM State Plan ID FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-idfy26stateplan//index.html 27/100