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PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT DETAILS Complete the table below with information on each participant reimbursement offered/permitted by the State agency (do not indicate information for each provider). A description of each category is included below. If the participant reimbursement is provided by multiple entities (such as State agencies and E&T providers) or has multiple methods of payment, a separate entry in the table must be completed. Allowable Participant Reimbursements. Every State agency must include child care and transportation in this table, as well as other major categories of reimbursements (examples of categories include, but are not limited to: tools, test fees, books, uniforms, license fees, electronic devices, etc.). Mandatory States must meet all costs associated with participating in an E&T program, or else they must exempt individuals from E&T. Participant Reimbursement Caps (optional). States have the option to establish maximum levels (caps) for reimbursements available to individuals. Indicate any caps on the amount the State agency will provide for the participant reimbursement. Who provides the participant reimbursements? Indicate if the participant reimbursement is provided by the State agency, a provider, or an intermediary. The State agency remains ultimately responsible for ensuring individuals receive participant reimbursements, even if it has contracted with another entity to provide them. What is the payment method for Participant Reimbursements? Indicate the mechanism used to disburse payment to E&T participants. Method of disbursement. Indicate if the participant receives the participant reimbursement in advance or as a reimbursement. Also indicate if the amount of the participant reimbursement is an estimated amount or the actual amount. Allowable Participant Reimbursements Participant Reimbursement Caps (Optional) Who Provides the Participant Reimbursement? What is the payment method for Participant Reimbursements? Method of Disbursement Child Care SNAP State Agency Direct payment to vendor(s) In Advance - estimated amount Computers/Tablets/Internet SNAP State Agency State's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) In Advance - actual amount Identification Documents SNAP State Agency State's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) In Advance - actual amount Other work-related items as approved by the E&T manager SNAP State Agency State's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) In Advance - estimated or actual amount Rent (only allowable if a client is employed or in training) Can only be paid for client one time. Clients are referred to community resources first. SNAP State Agency Direct payment to vendor(s) In Advance - actual amount 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan KS FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ksfy26stateplan//index.html 36/71