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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 Books, and supplies including laptops for Educational Components $2000 per FFY SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) The E&T Provider directly pays the vendor and invoices the State Agency. Child care Childcare Market Rates are set by the DHHS – Office of Child and Family Services consistent with 10-148 C.M.R. ch. 6. Childcare rates may not exceed the rates set by the Maine Child Care Affordability Program (CCAP) at: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/su SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) Provider agencies routinely reimburse in advance. In some cases the reimbursement is made as a reimbursement directly to the childcare provider after the service is rendered. Dental Care $500 per FFY SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) The E&T Provider directly pays the vendor and invoices the State Agency. Eye care $200 per FFY SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) The E&T Provider directly pays the vendor and invoices the State Agency. Internet or hotspot $50 per month SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) The E&T Provider directly pays the vendor and invoices the State Agency One-time emergency rental assistance Rent is limited to two months’ rent or one month rent plus one month security deposit, not to exceed Fair Market Rent set by HUD and published by Maine State Housing Authority at: https://www.mainehousing.org/charts/rent- income-charts. SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) Rent is limited to two months’ rent or one month rent plus one month security deposit, not to exceed Fair Market Rent set by HUD and published by Maine State Housing Authority at: https://www.mainehousing.org/charts/rent- income-charts. Tools, Equipment, work clothing $1000 per FFY SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) The E&T Provider directly pays the vendor and invoices the State Agency Transportation Transportation reimbursement is limited to $140 per week, unless otherwise approved by the Department. Mileage is reimbursed consistent with current State of Maine mileage rate for actual mileage or calculation of gas card denominations. The State of Main SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to participant Gas cards or bus passes are issued to the Participant. If car repairs are made, the payment goes directly to the car repair shop. 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 27/68