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PROVIDER DETERMINATIONS In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(18) a State agency must ensure that E&T providers are informed of their authority and responsibility to determine if an individual is ill-suited for a particular E&T component. Describe the process used by E&T providers to communicate provider determinations to the State agency. SkillUP providers communicate questions or concerns regarding provider determinations and referrals to OWCI staff. On a rare occasion (may occur once during a year), a SkillUP provider may not be the correct fit for the participant upon assessment. If this occurs, an FS-5 is sent to FSD within ten days, to determine if the participant meets an exemption or if they need to receive services from another SkillUP provider. If they need services from another provider, FSD and OWCI coordinate on determining the appropriate provider. The SkillUP provider enters a detailed case note regarding the provider determination in the MoJobs system. A training was created for SkillUP staff reiterating their responsibility of making and reporting provider determinations. This self-driven training is available to all providers on our Provider Portal. Describe how the State agency notifies clients of a provider determination. After a provider determination, FSD eligibility staff takes the most suitable action as soon as possible: • Reassess for any exclusions or exemptions • Refers to an appropriate SkillUP Provider • Coordinate with other workforce providers or identify work opportunities The state notifies the participant within ten days, via a phone call or letter, describing what the provider determination is, the next step the state agency will take, and a contact name for the state agency. If an ABAWD receives a provider determination, they will not accrue countable months during the month in which the provider determination is made. What is the timeframe for contacting clients after receiving a provider determination? 1-3 Days 4-7 Days 8-10 Days 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MO FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mofy26stateplan//index.html 38/226