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How does the State document that the information has been provided? In the MAVS eligibility system Forms an Explanation (FOES) screen the worker will affirm information sharing. Additional information is also recorded on the Interactive Interview Documentation (IIDO) Screen (s) for work registration (WORE), ABBA & EMTR. 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 Describe the process for screening for direct referral to E&T, including the staff involved. Referred SNAP E&T participants are provided a notice of appointment to attend an E&T orientation/assessment session hosted by the local county office and facilitated by an Eligibility Specialists. Available E&T services providers and/or S2W program partner representatives are also invited to present information specific to their program to help educate, influence and encourage individual participation. Prior to attending the orientation/assessment appointment, individuals are required to register at MS Works https://www.mississippiworks.org/, an online employment service provided by the MS Dept. of Employment Security (MDES). If registration cannot be completed prior to the appointment, an eligibility specialist will assist the participant with profile setup and completion during the appointment. The assessment session(s) may take place via one-on-one in-person, or in a group, in-person setting at designated county office or location. Eligibility specialists complete the individual’s employability assessment in CaseMod and develop a career plan, or pathway for successful activity participation and completion during the orientation/assessment session. Group orientations are recommended to accommodate time constraints for counties that may experience, or are subject to, an influx in referrals within any given month. Nevertheless, assessments are completed on an individual basis to maintain case and participant confidentiality. Individuals may be exempted from E&T participation during orientation/assessment if/when referral to E&T is deemed inappropriate or other reasons including but not limited to expenses exceeding reimbursements, meeting a work registration exemption, slot unavailable or inaccessible, and/or participant withdrawal. Exemptions are assessed and granted on a case-by- case basis. MDHS' agreement with NSPARC will end on 12/31/25 and access to the current case management system, CaseMod, will be terminated. As a contingency, the agency will continue to use of the MAVERICS eligibility system to create and track E&T referrals, including appointments for orientation/assessment. Additionally, the system edits will allow release of the E&T $80 monthly support stipend for eligible participants. The Automation/Information Technology vendor, Promise, will standup a replacement case management system to 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MS FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-msfy26stateplan//index.html 24/104