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GOOD CAUSE In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(i), the State agency is responsible for determining good cause when a SNAP recipient fails or refuses to comply with SNAP work requirements. Since it is not possible for FNS to enumerate each individual situation that should or should not be considered good cause, the State agency must take into account the facts and circumstances, including information submitted by the employer and by the household member involved, in determining whether or not good cause exists. How does the State agency reach out to the SNAP participant to determine good cause? Select all that apply. Phone Call Email Text Message Physical Form How does the State agency reach out to the employers to determine good cause? Select all that apply. Phone Call Email Text Message Physical Form How does the State agency reach out to E&T providers to determine good cause? Select all that apply. Phone Call Email Text Message Physical Form MIS System How many attempts are made to reach out to the SNAP participant for additional information? One Two Three More than three What is the State agency's criteria for good cause? Pennsylvania’s criteria for good cause include: 1. circumstances beyond the household member’s control, such as, but not limited to, household emergencies or unavailability of transportation; 2. discrimination by an employer based on age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, disability, religion, national origin, religious origin or political beliefs (Note: Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §2000e et seq), sexual harassment experienced in the workplace is considered discrimination on the basis of sex); 3. unreasonable work demands or conditions; 4. acceptance of employment or enrollment (at least half time) of the head of household in a recognized school, training program, or institution of higher learning that requires the head of household to quit a job (Note: IMCWs must also review the case to determine if 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 26/386