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How does the State agency ensure E&T participants receive targeted case management services through an efficient administrative process, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(ii)? All E&T providers have their E&T Case Manager act as the primary point of contact for participants. Case Managers are contractually required to check in with participants at minimum on a monthly basis in a real time communication. How do your offered case management services support the participant in the E&T program and provide activities and resources that help the participant achieve program goals? Case managers are encouraged to provide a robust and holistic approach to case management in working with this highly barriered population. How does the SNAP State agency ensure the case management services offered do not act as an impediment to successful participation in E&T? Case managers are provided regular training that emphasizes best practice. Provider agencies are well positioned to deliver case management that recognizes the challenges of the clients they serve and meet them where they are at. 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan ME FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mefy26stateplan//index.html 21/68