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10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 609; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Rules
SNAP E&T Rule #8 – Provider Determination
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The Department proposes 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 proposed rule changes are intended to provide greater clarity on the SNAP E&T Provider Determination process. Clarifying language would be added to Section 7: PROVIDER DETERMINATION and a process that E&T Providers must assess Participant fitness for SNAP E&T and notify the State Agency when Participants are no longer suited.
Proposed rule changes to SECTION 8, PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES would 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. The proposed mileage reimbursement rule change would be 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 Department proposes non-substantive changes to the SNAP E&T 8 rules to improve readability and consistency.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 22 M.R.S. §42 (1) and (8)
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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) 215-0995/Fax: (207) 287-3455
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Office: Office for Family Independence
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Email: Patricia.Dushuttle@maine.gov
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