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Describe how E&T case managers coordinate with other staff and services. Coordination can involve tracking E&T participation, sharing information that may be relevant to participation in E&T (e.g. information related to good cause or a work exemption), and referral to additional services. QUESTION RESPONSE FIELD How do E&T case managers coordinate with: SNAP eligibility staff Sharing information related to FAE&T participation or possible exemption. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff The MWA and providers can submit questions to LEO-FAET- Policy@michigan.gov for research, consultation with MDHHS as needed, and response from the LEO-WD policy staff. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers Referral to additional services within the MWA’s service delivery area. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources Referral to additional services within the MWA’s service delivery area. 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)? Case management services include comprehensive intake assessments, individualized services plans, referrals to services, and progress monitoring. Case management will be delivered in-person, remotely, and through virtual tools, based on the needs of the participant and availability of resources. Case management and participant actions will also be documented in the Case Notes section of the OSMIS at least once per month. 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? The case manager has a detailed discussion with the participant, to help determine appropriate activities and/or resources that will benefit the participant in being able to reach program completion. How does the SNAP State agency ensure the case management services offered do not act as an impediment to successful participation in E&T? LEO and MDHHS policy staff will conduct routine monitoring visits onsite to evaluate each service center's ability to successfully deliver case management services effectively in accordance to federal guidelines. Case management services, while provided to all participants, will be tailored to individuals and their specific needs and requests. Additionally, Michigan intends to solicit [MWAs and customers] to verify case management services are not hindering participation by design and will provide FNS with appropriate feedback. 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 37/181