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10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 609; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Rules; Section 8
SNAP E&T Rule #7 – Mileage Reimbursement and Gift Card Policy Update
The proposed rule would update Section 8(I) Support Service Limits – Mileage Reimbursement to be consistent with the rate afforded to those covered under the Maine Service Employees Association (MSEA) contract. The proposed rule change would refer readers to the State of Maine rate found on the DHHS, Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Controller at https://www.maine.gov/osc/travel/mileage-other-info. In addition, the proposed rule would add DHHS, Divisions of Contract Management and Audit requirements for distribution of gift cards when E&T Participant Reimbursements are issued.
The proposed rule change would be effective retroactive to March 1, 2024. This corrects the January 1, 2024 effective date included in the proposed Fact Sheet and is consistent with the proposed rule pages (track changes). Retroactive rulemaking is permissible under 22 M.R.S. § 42(8) as this update provides a benefit to SNAP E&T recipients or beneficiaries and does not adversely impact applicants, participants, beneficiaries, or providers.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 22 M.R.S. § 42(1) and (8)
PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON:
Patricia Dushuttle, Special Projects Program Manager - SNAP
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 624-6907/Fax: (207) 287-3455
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Proposed
Office: Office for Family Independence
Routine technical
Email: Patricia.Dushuttle@maine.gov
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