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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. Wisconsin’s provider determination policy was effective August 1, 2025. Within 10 calendar days of making a provider determination, the FSET agency manager must notify the IM agency manager of the provider determination and inform the IM agency of the reason for the provider determination. The FSET agency manager may also provide a recommendation for the most suitable action for the IM agency to take in response to the provider determination, if applicable. FSET agencies have been asked to update their internal Standard Operating Procedures by October 1, 2025 to detail any agency-specific processes for this step. The FSET worker must document the provider determination, including the reason for the provider determination and if applicable, recommendations for the most suitable action by the IM agency. The FSET worker must also use new activity end reason code “R” to end any activities following a provider determination. Describe how the State agency notifies clients of a provider determination. The State agency is required to notify FoodShare members of a provider determination via a manual written notice. The State agency was provided with language that must be used in the letter to ensure all required notification elements are included. What is the timeframe for contacting clients after receiving a provider determination? 1-3 Days 4-7 Days 8-10 Days 1/29/26, 10:30 AM State Plan WI FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wify26stateplan//index.html 43/230