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PROVIDER DETERMINATIONS In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(18) a State agency must ensure that E&T providers are informed of their authority and responsibility to determine if an individual is ill-suited for a particular E&T component. Describe the process used by E&T providers to communicate provider determinations to the State agency. Within 30 days of program enrollment, E&T providers communicate provider determinations to the agency SNAP E&T point of contact (Supervisor, Case Manager, etc.). From there, the agency SNAP E&T point of contact uses the agency internal communication form to send this information to the BPS. In addition, the BPS is responsible for addressing and documenting provider determinations. The BPS and E&T Worker may consult with one another and communicate with the E&T provider for additional information that would assist in making the most suitable choice. Describe how the State agency notifies clients of a provider determination. Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) staff are required to notify SNAP E&T participants who have been issued provider determination by an Employment and Training program or 50-50 provider within 10 days of receiving the information from the provider. By the next recertification period the LDSS must select one of the following steps after an individual receives a provider determination. 1. Refer the individual to an appropriate employment and training component. 2. Refer the individual to an appropriate workforce partnership, if available. 3. Re-assess the individual for mental and physical fitness 4. Coordinate with other Federal, State, or local workforce or assistance programs to identify other Employment and Training opportunities. What is the timeframe for contacting clients after receiving a provider determination? 1-3 Days 4-7 Days 8-10 Days 1/29/26, 10:25 AM State Plan VA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-vafy26stateplan//index.html 36/86