819.01 Support Services for the SNAP E&T Program (FSM)

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Individuals participating in the SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) program may receive reimbursements for support services according to the following criteria:

• Child care reimbursement is allowed through the DHHS Child Development Bureau for up to 40 days in any 6 month period if funding permits. Reimbursed child care costs may not also be used for a child care deduction; and

• Mileage reimbursement is available at a rate of $0.30 per mile for private transportation.

• Reimbursement is available at actual costs for public transportation including ride shares, bus passes, taxi rides, et cetera.

A maximum of $100 per month is allowed for mileage reimbursement (private or public transportation) that is directly related to participation in SNAP E&T activities, as long as the following criteria are met:

• the documented costs of mileage is for SNAP E&T activities;

• mileage reimbursement documentation includes the date the mileage costs were incurred, the location/address of the SNAP E&T activity, the specific actions taken during the SNAP E&T activity, contact name and phone number, the miles traveled, the participant’s printed name and dated signature certifying that the information provided is true and accurate, and the participant’s RID number; and

• documentation is received no later than 90 days from the date of travel.

To remain eligible for mileage reimbursement, SNAP E&T participants who have received mileage reimbursement for 12 or more months over the participant’s lifetime receipt of SNAP benefits must participate in a reassessment every 6 months to determine the SNAP E&T participant’s abilities, skills, and barriers to employment while continuing to search for employment.

Allow 8 business days for the reimbursement check to arrive at the individual’s residence before instituting a query or stop payment process.

References: He-W 655.06; He-W 748.01; 7 CFR 273.7(c)(4) & (d)(4); 7 USC 2015(d)(4)(B)(i) & (d)(4)(I)(i)(I)