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IDHS staff will do a brief assessment, during the certification process, to determine if the customer is fit to participate in SNAP E&T. If it is determined that the customer is fit to participate then the IDHS staff will indicate it on the SNAP E&T Screen in IES. The assessment involves gathering the customer's background, including age, literacy & education level, previous job training, work history and other factors relating to employability such as physical or mental health, recent hospitalizations, family situation or a need for immediate and ongoing supportive services. A customer is fit to participate if they have or need marketable job skills; need supportive services and/or help in seeking out potential employers; or lack education and/or work history. The customer must also be available and able to work once skills are developed and/or services are received. When does the screening for a reverse referral request occur? Screening occurs at initial interview and is noted on the IES record on the SNAP E&T screen. When a reverse referral is received, E&T staff verify eligibility and that the customer has been marked on the SNAP E&T screen as appropriate for participation in E&T. Then the SNAP E&T staff processes the referral and returns it to the provider via ISETS. Describe the process for screening during the reverse referral request process, including the staff involved. Screening occurs at initial interview and is noted on the IES record on the SNAP E&T screen. When a reverse referral is received, E&T staff verify eligibility and that the customer has been marked on the SNAP E&T screen as appropriate for participation in E&T. Then the SNAP E&T staff processes the referral and returns it to the provider via ISETS. 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? Participants are informed about participant reimbursements during the screening process, at intake for E&T and during engagement through periodic case management sessions. 1/28/26, 11:56 AM State Plan IL FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ilfy26stateplan//index.html 19/268