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REFERRAL TO E&T In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(2), in order to participate in SNAP E&T, the State agency must make the referral. The referral method may vary from participant to participant. What information does the State provide to E&T participants when they are referred? Select all that apply. Information about accessing E&T services Case Management Dates Contact information Other How is the referral communicated? Select all that apply. Orally Electronic Forms Physical Forms Emails Text Messages Other If the State receives a reverse referral request from an E&T provider, what steps does the State take? When an E&T provider initiates a reverse referral, the individual’s information is added to a referral roster and submitted to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) by email. Upon receipt, the SNAP E&T Program Specialist reviews the referral and checks the individual's eligibility in the N- FOCUS system. The Program Specialist collaborates with an EOW, under the Economic Assistance Operations Team, to verify the participant’s SNAP eligibility and work registration status. Once eligibility is confirmed, the Program Specialist updates the roster with the applicable information and returns it to the referring provider. A narrative is added to N-FOCUS by the EOW to document the participant’s eligibility for SNAP E&T services. The E&T provider then contacts the participant to begin the enrollment process, which includes discussing the available SNAP E&T services, reviewing participant rights and responsibilities, and completing and signing enrollment forms. During this conversation, the provider also informs the participant of their right to request participant reimbursements, such as transportation or other approved expenses incurred while participating in E&T activities. Participants are told how to request support and who to contact with questions. To reinforce this information, a speed note is generated and sent to the participant from N-FOCUS. This notice confirms their eligibility for SNAP E&T services, provides the provider’s contact information, and outlines their right to supportive services, including participant reimbursements. 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 31/159