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SCREENING FOR WORK REGISTRATION State agency eligibility staff must screen for federal exemptions from work registration, per 7 CFR 273.7(a). Describe how the State agency screens applicants to determine if they are work registrants. The IMCW in the local CAO determines work registrant status at application, renewal, provider determination, and as other changes become known to DHS. IMCWs encourage SNAP recipients to volunteer to participate in the SNAP E&T program at certification and renewal without regard to their work registrant or ABAWD status. Work registrant status is entered into eCIS by an IMCW using a series of two-digit numerical identifiers called ETP codes. Most ETP codes correspond to specific federal exemptions from general work registration requirements. Several other ETP codes are assigned to work registrants who meet state discretionary exemptions for ABAWD purposes, while ETP Code 30 is used for work registrants who do not meet a state discretionary exemption. IMCWs determine which ETP code is most appropriate by following state policy guidelines outlined in SNAP Handbook 535.3. If two or more ETP Status Codes apply to an individual, at least one of which would exempt the individual from work registration, the CAO assigns a code making the individual exempt from work registration. How does the State agency work register non-exempt individuals? Work registrants are required to report their work status to the CAO at application and renewal. Work registrants are required to sign the application form which informs them that unless they meet an exemption or good cause, they could be subject to sanction for failure to meet SNAP work rules. Work registrants also receive a copy of the PA 772, a form that informs them of their rights and responsibilities as a work registrant in greater detail. At what point in the certification process does the State agency provide the written explanation of the applicable work requirements? Select all that apply. Point of Intake Point of Certification Reported change in the work registrant status of household members Point of Recertification State does not provide written explanation At what point in the certification process does the State agency provide the oral explanation of the applicable work requirements? Select all that apply. Point of Intake Point of Certification Reported change in the work registrant status of household members Point of Recertification State does not provide oral explanation 1/29/26, 9:34 AM State Plan PA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-pafy26stateplan//index.html 14/386