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SCREENING FOR WORK REGISTRATION State agency eligibility staff must screen for federal exemptions from work registration, per 7 CFR 273.7(a). Describe how the State agency screens applicants to determine if they are work registrants. Determining work registration status is largely a function of the eligibility system. The eligibility system (IEDSS) is programmed to determine exemptions based on the standard exemptions from work registration. The eligibility system makes the determination based on information entered into the case (example: If a parent has a child under 6, or is employed 30 hours per week, the system will determine the proper exemption). One item that can require subjective determination is whether the person is physically/mentally fit for work, which is marked as yes/no by the eligibility worker. Eligibility workers are responsible for reviewing the work registration status of SNAP applicants during the “wrap up” process, prior to the end of the SNAP interview and prior to authorization of the case (which may take place on different days). How does the State agency work register non-exempt individuals? The signature on the application is the agreement to work register. The MIS (IEDSS) is updated to show Work registration status based on questions asked by eligibility. At what point in the certification process does the State agency provide the written explanation of the applicable work requirements? Select all that apply. Point of Intake Point of Certification Reported change in the work registrant status of household members Point of Recertification State does not provide written explanation At what point in the certification process does the State agency provide the oral explanation of the applicable work requirements? Select all that apply. Point of Intake Point of Certification Reported change in the work registrant status of household members Point of Recertification State does not provide oral explanation 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan IN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-infy26stateplan//index.html 16/127