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When does the screening for a reverse referral request occur? Upon receiving a reverse referral, the SNAP E&T program verifies the individual’s eligibility by coordinating with the Economic Assistance Eligibility Team. A designated EOW is contacted via email to conduct the formal screening. Describe the process for screening during the reverse referral request process, including the staff involved. Nebraska’s SNAP E&T program accepts reverse referrals from state partners, community-based organizations, community and technical colleges, and other E&T providers. These referrals are initiated when an individual expresses interest in participating in E&T services and contacts a provider directly. Upon receiving a reverse referral, the SNAP E&T program verifies the individual’s eligibility by coordinating with the Economic Eligibility Operations Team. A designated EOW is contacted via email to conduct the formal screening. The EOW attempts to contact the individual and complete the standard screening using the established SNAP E&T referral template. This includes verifying SNAP participation, assessing work eligibility, confirming residence in a service area, and reviewing the individual's interest and capacity to engage in employment and training activities. Following the screening, the EOW enters a case note into the eligibility system to document the interaction and determination. The outcome is then communicated back to the SNAP E&T program. If the individual is determined to be eligible and a good fit for services, the E&T program completes the referral and notifies the original provider or Workforce Coordinator (WC) for next steps in enrollment and service provision. Are participants informed about participant reimbursements before the individual is referred to E&T by eligibility staff? Yes No How are participants informed about participant reimbursements? Participants are informed about the availability of participant reimbursements at multiple points throughout the referral and enrollment process. At the time of referral and screening, EOWs, under the Economic Assistance Eligibility Operations Team inform individuals that reimbursement support may be available to help cover the cost of participation (e.g., transportation, work clothing, or supplies). This initial contact may occur during an eligibility interview, a proactive outreach call by a Workforce Coordinator (WC), or when a participant receives an invitation letter by mail or visits a local office in person. Participant reimbursements are further explained during orientation and again at the point of enrollment in SNAP E&T. Workforce Coordinators continue to discuss and remind participants about the availability of reimbursements throughout the course of case management. Participants are informed they may request reimbursement at any time during their participation and are provided with instructions on how to do so. Although Nebraska currently operates a voluntary SNAP E&T program, should the program transition to mandatory participation in the future, the State agency will ensure compliance with federal requirements. If the cost of participant reimbursements exceeds the State agency’s reimbursement cap or funding is not available, individuals would be exempted from mandatory participation in accordance with federal 1/29/26, 9:15 AM State Plan NE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nefy26stateplan//index.html 29/159