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10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 609; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Rules
SNAP E&T Rule #8 – Provider Determination
The adopted rule effectuates updates to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 609; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Rules consistent with 7 C.F.R. § 273.7(c)(18). The adopted rule changes provide greater clarity on the SNAP E&T Provider Determination process. Clarifying language was added to Section 7: PROVIDER DETERMINATION detailing the process that E&T Providers must use to assess Participant fitness for SNAP E&T and notify the State Agency when Participants are no longer suited.
The adopted rule changes to SECTION 8, PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES create consistency with other Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence employment and training programs and the Maine Department of Labor Competitive Skills Scholarship Program by increasing caps on SUPPORT SERVICE LIMITS. Mileage reimbursement updates are effective retroactive to November 1, 2024. 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.
In addition, the adopted rule includes non-substantive changes to the SNAP E&T 8 rules to improve readability and consistency.
This rule will not have an adverse impact on municipalities or small businesses.
Statutory Authority: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1) and (8)
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
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Office: Office for Family Independence
Routine technical
Email: Patricia.Dushuttle@maine.gov
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