Page 31

PROVIDER DETERMINATIONS In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(18) a State agency must ensure that E&T providers are informed of their authority and responsibility to determine if an individual is ill-suited for a particular E&T component. Describe the process used by E&T providers to communicate provider determinations to the State agency. If the E&T provider determines that a particular component is not well suited to the client, they can discuss with the client and attempt to find a more suitable component. If for some reason none of the components offered in Indiana are suitable for the client, the statewide provider would communicate that with eligibility to have the client’s status in the eligibility system changed to not referred. This is expected to be done on the same day or the next business day. Describe how the State agency notifies clients of a provider determination. State E&T provider discusses with the participant in person or virtually with client during their OAS or during follow up calls. The client will be made aware by state merit staff of what action is taking place and why within 10 days; if ABAWD time limits are at stake, that will also be explained. What is the timeframe for contacting clients after receiving a provider determination? 1-3 Days 4-7 Days 8-10 Days 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 31/127