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covered by EEC voucher.) Dependent Care The applicable payment rate for childcare, (as established in accordance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant provisions of 45 CFR 98.43) Other State Agency Direct payment to vendor(s) DTA E&T specialist submits referral to the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) through the CCR&R on behalf of SNAP Path to Work Participants. Eligible participants receive a voucher for twelve months of EEC child care with no parent fee. Educational/Credential Testing Fees SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) Provider organization covers the cost of certification or other test fee related to training (actual cost) Other SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) Purchased analog watch for heart rate measuring; emergency rent payments; vital identification fees (such as state ID) (actual cost) Technology SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) Purchased laptops, tablets, mobile hotspots, related tech equipment (actual cost) Transportation SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to participant Examples include gas cards, parking passes, and funds or reimbursement for cab/ride share services; fees for licenses/driving records (actual cost) Transportation SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) Examples include purchased weekly or monthly bus 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan MA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mafy26stateplan//index.html 49/167