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Workers record the oral and written explanation of work rules and participation criteria for PA/SNAP and NPA/SNAP households via the LDSS-5062A SNAP Employability/ABAWD Status Screening and Code Assignment Desk Guide or via case comments. 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. Generally, during the screening process the district eligibility worker will determine if it is appropriate to refer an individual who has been evaluated as a work registrant to the district’s SNAP E&T program. OTDA has provided guidance to districts in 21-ADM-05. As part of the interview process, districts are required to evaluate the SNAP employability status of each individual applying for or receiving SNAP benefits, including those concurrently applying for or in receipt of PA. The PA and SNAP intake and application processes are unified for individuals who are applying for benefits under both programs at the same time. Clients are screened for exemptions during the eligibility interview. During the oral explanation of work rules when the eligibility worker is discussing the rights and responsibilities related to each applicable work requirement and what is required to maintain eligibility, the worker may choose to delay the referral to E&T. Also, as indicated on the State’s consolidated work notice, if the district cannot pay a person’s costs to participate in a SNAP E&T assignment, the individual will be excused from participating. Furthermore, if a client provides information indicating good cause for not participating in E&T for a specific period of time, the district may delay the referral to E&T. Guidance was provided to districts in 22-ADM-01 - Oral and Written Requirements to inform SNAP Applicants and Recipients of SNAP Work Rules and 22-LCM-14 - Introduction of LDSS- 4826C Employment Requirements for SNAP Applicants and Recipients - Script for Eligibility Workers. For NPA/SNAP recipients, each district determines the extent to which this population is required to participate in SNAP E&T activities. District specific policies regarding SNAP E&T are outlined in district biennial TA and SNAP Employment Plans. Currently, all 58 districts in New York State exempt their NPA/SNAP population from participation in mandatory SNAP E&T activities. Referrals are made by district staff, taking into consideration the participant’s preferences, available resources in the district, and local workforce needs. Specific assignments are designed to enhance the individual’s ability to obtain and maintain employment. In addition to district assignments, if appropriate, individuals may enroll in a non-district operated SNAP E&T component offered through a Venture V contractor or the Displaced Homemaker Program that is administered by the NYS Department of Labor based on the assessment and enrollment policies of the program provider. When does the screening for a reverse referral request occur? Generally, the screening for a reverse referral occurs at the time when the request is received from a provider. 1/29/26, 9:29 AM State Plan NY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nyfy26stateplan//index.html 26/312