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PROGRAM CHANGES Summarize changes for the upcoming Federal fiscal year (FY) from the prior FY. Significant changes may include new initiatives, changes in funding or funding sources, policy changes, or significant changes to the number of partners or participants. Significant changes could include those made as a result of management evaluation findings or participation in program improvement initiatives, such as SNAP to Skills. It is not necessary to include changes made as a result of new Federal rulemaking. The agency will operate a mandatory program for all non-exempt ABAWDs in the State. The ABAWDs will be granted State Exemption from E&T participation when it is deemed inappropriate to refer the ABAWD and/or when there are no available slots for participation. MDHS agreement with NSPARC will end on 12/31/25 and access to the 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, system edits will be conducted to allow release of the E&T $80 monthly support stipend for eligible participants. MDHS has also identified an Automation/Information Technology vendor, Promise, to standup a replacement case management system to ensure continuation of services, tracking and participant monitoring. Eligibility staff and Skills2Work partners will receive notice of the CaseMod system replacement and provided training on use of the new system and associated processes ahead of its implementation. During FFY 2025, the Economic Programs Training Team was formed. The teams' focus is delivering training to promote policy and procedural understanding that is in alignment with MDHS' Economic Programs' goals. The team will build core competencies in policy and processes, equip staff to perform duties and support continuous learning, development and leadership in human services. MDHS will continue its efforts to expand the Skills2Work partner network. Highlight any changes from above that the State agency is making to the E&T program based on the prior year’s performance, for instance changes made as a result of E&T outcome and participation data. The replacement case management system will allow MDHS to improve reporting capabilities and accuracy of data and advance administrative efficiency in caseload management. DWDPM will revise the SNAP E&T Orientation sessions to include a PowerPoint presentation to support thoroughly informing program participants of their rights, responsibilities, and benefits of E&T program participation including any subsequent penalty. DWDPM will identify and hire a Program Specialist to serve functionally as an E&T Compliance Specialists. The E&T Compliance Specialist, with the support of other SNAP E&T staff including Policy, will review and monitor E&T cases for compliance with state and federal regulation. The specialist will assist with program oversight and management. 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 5/104