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Cost parity. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs charged to E&T do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants. The costs for non-E&T participants are confirmed to be the same costs as they are for E&T participants. 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 45/68