Page 26

provider will have 10 business days to make contact with the individual to initiate services. The SNAP E&T staff generate and monitor weekly reports of referrals for each SNAP E&T Provider to ensure all referrals are contacted. When does the screening for a reverse referral request occur? The reverse referral process begins when a SNAP participant initiates contact directly with an E&T provider, rather than being referred by eligibility staff. The screening for a reverse referral request after an E&T provider determines that an individual receiving SNAP benefits may be interested in participating in their E&T program. Describe the process for screening during the reverse referral request process, including the staff involved. In Louisiana’s SNAP E&T program, the reverse referral process begins when a SNAP participant initiates contact directly with an E&T provider, rather than being referred by eligibility staff. The process for screening during a reverse referral involves the following steps and staff roles: Initial Contact and Consent: The E&T provider first explains their program offerings, SNAP E&T participation options, and participant rights. If the individual agrees to participate, the provider obtains verbal or written consent. Eligibility Verification: The provider accesses the SNAP Works system and uses the participant’s Social Security number to verify current SNAP eligibility and determine if the participant has already been screened by eligibility staff for E&T participation, if the participant is already screened, the provider proceeds with program enrollment. If the participant has not been screened, the provider selects the "Screening Required" button in SNAP Works. Task Notification to Eligibility Staff: Selecting "Screening Required" automatically generates a task in LITE (the eligibility system), alerting an eligibility worker that the participant requires E&T screening. Eligibility Screening by Eligibility Staff: An eligibility worker contacts the participant and conducts the formal E&T screening within 10 business days. This includes reviewing the individual’s age, employment status, school enrollment, and willingness to participate in training or employment services. Referral Back to Provider: Once the screening is completed and the participant is deemed appropriate for E&T, the eligibility worker updates LITE with the outcome. A task is then sent to the provider confirming the participant is “Successfully Screened in LITE.” Provider Action: The provider receives a follow-up task labeled “Successfully Screened in LITE (Actionable)”, allowing them to move forward with enrollment, assessment, and placement into E&T services. This coordinated process ensures that reverse referrals are properly screened and documented while maintaining compliance with program requirements and participant eligibility standards. 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan LA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-lafy26stateplan//index.html 26/115