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South Dakota has an exemption category for exemptions of this kind. The system has a specific code for this exemption. The following is a description from our manual: If a mandatory SNAP E&T participant requires participant reimbursements that are over the caps that are established, the participant must be exempt from participation. This is done by coding the participant’s work registration code as 31 (COST EXCEEDS LIMITS) on their member panel and updating the narrative. The participant can self-attest that their needs exceed the reimbursement limits in place and no verification is needed. Prudent worker judgement can be used by the DLR ES or EABS on a case-by-case basis. If DSS determines the person should be exempt, code the customer 31, which will exempt them from referral to DLR for mandatory participation. If DLR discovers the customer’s needs are more than the limits allow, they will notify DSS, and DSS will recode the mandatory participant to work registration code 31. 1/29/26, 9:37 AM State Plan SD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-sdfy26stateplan//index.html 22/84