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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? RI DHS understands that various barriers and situations can impact one’s ability to meet the work requirements. Each Customer is expected to report these issues to the ET at time of interview or contact DHS to report. Determination is made on a case-by- case basis. The agency is responsible for determining good cause in those instances when a work registrant has failed to comply with the requirements. The registrant is responsible for submitting evidence in support of any claim of good cause. Describe the State agency's process to determine good cause if there is not an appropriate and available opening for an E&T participant. E&T SCW will notify the Sr. Casework Supervisor and Assistant Administrator regarding the lack of programming availability. The decision to apply good cause is made and the case is updated to exempt for good cause by the ET assigned. The reason is documented in the case record. 1/29/26, 9:35 AM State Plan RI FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-rify26stateplan//index.html 27/89