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SCREENING FOR REFERRAL TO E&T The State agency must screen each work registrant to determine if it is appropriate, based on State-specific criteria, to refer them to the E&T program per 7 CFR 273.7 (c)(2). State agencies may operate program components in which individuals elect to participate, per 7 CFR 273.7(e)(4). List the State-specific criteria eligibility workers use to screen individuals to determine if it is appropriate to refer them to the State's SNAP E&T program. MDHHS eligibility specialists will use the screening process at application, redetermination, or any contact if the interview is waived to determine if the individual is an appropriate fit for FAE&T, before generating the referral. The MDHHS specialist provides information to all applicants and recipients who are required to register as work registrants but remain voluntary participants in the FAE&T Program. If an individual is interested in participating in the volunteer program, the specialist will determine the individual’s ability to participate in the program. If the individual is able to fully participate in the volunteer program a referral will be entered into the Bridges system. The referral will generate overnight to the OSMIS system. Once the referral has interfaced, the MWA will contact the individual for orientation and walk the individual through next steps. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? MDHHS eligibility specialists explain the FAE&T program including what services are offered to each individual in the household that may qualify for FAE&T services with our Michigan Works! Agencies (MWA). MDHHS will help with transportation, if needed, for individuals to participate in the FAE&T program. The specialist also explains there will be no negative impact on the FAP case if the individual chooses not to attend or participate in the FAE&T program, as is it voluntary. How does the State document that the information has been provided? MDHHS eligibility specialists will document in case comments or on the interview guide, if the individual is interested in the FAE&T program and if the referral information was entered in Bridges. What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral When does screening for referral to E&T occur? Select all that apply. Initial Certification Recertification Reported change in the work registrant status of households Other 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MI FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mify26stateplan//index.html 27/181