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PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT DETAILS Complete the table below with information on each participant reimbursement offered/permitted by the State agency (do not indicate information for each provider). A description of each category is included below. If the participant reimbursement is provided by multiple entities (such as State agencies and E&T providers) or has multiple methods of payment, a separate entry in the table must be completed. Allowable Participant Reimbursements. Every State agency must include child care and transportation in this table, as well as other major categories of reimbursements (examples of categories include, but are not limited to: tools, test fees, books, uniforms, license fees, electronic devices, etc.). Mandatory States must meet all costs associated with participating in an E&T program, or else they must exempt individuals from E&T. Participant Reimbursement Caps (optional). States have the option to establish maximum levels (caps) for reimbursements available to individuals. Indicate any caps on the amount the State agency will provide for the participant reimbursement. Who provides the participant reimbursements? Indicate if the participant reimbursement is provided by the State agency, a provider, or an intermediary. The State agency remains ultimately responsible for ensuring individuals receive participant reimbursements, even if it has contracted with another entity to provide them. What is the payment method for Participant Reimbursements? Indicate the mechanism used to disburse payment to E&T participants. Method of disbursement. Indicate if the participant receives the participant reimbursement in advance or as a reimbursement. Also indicate if the amount of the participant reimbursement is an estimated amount or the actual amount. Allowable Participant Reimbursements Participant Reimbursement Caps (Optional) Who Provides the Participant Reimbursement? What is the payment method for Participant Reimbursements? Method of Disbursement Cell phone, internet service $75 per phone and $50 per month cell phone service SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) Payment to vendor such as Walmart Dependent Care No Cap Intermediary Direct payment to vendor(s) Advance payment to child care provider of actual amount. This is the preferred method of reimbursement. Vendor chosen by parent/guardian and can also accept payment by DSS Dependent Care No Cap SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to participant Participant provides back up 1/29/26, 8:17 AM State Plan NC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ncfy26stateplan//index.html 40/218