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How many attempts are made to reach out to the SNAP participant for additional information? One Two Three More than three What is the State agency's criteria for good cause? Good cause reasons include circumstances beyond the client's control, including, but not limited to, client illness or injury, illness or injury of another unit member that requires the client's presence, a household emergency, employer discrimination or work demands or conditions that make working unreasonable, such as working without being paid on schedule. There are many more situations that may also qualify for good cause. Describe the State agency's process to determine good cause if there is not an appropriate and available opening for an E&T participant. Minnesota is a voluntary state. 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mnfy26stateplan//index.html 42/253