10.2 Appendix B: FSET vs IM Agency Responsibilities (side-by-side)

FoodShare ABAWD/FSET Roles and Responsibilities
Action	IM Agency Role	FSET Agency Role	Correspondence
Determine FoodShare eligibility and send referrals for non-exempt Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) and volunteers to FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) after FoodShare confirmation	X		Case Summary Eligibility Notice of Decision FSET Referral Letter
Determine ABAWD status and collect verification of claimed exemptions	X		FoodShare ABAWD Exemption VCL
Review FSET referrals, complete enrollment, and provide clear guidance of participant expectations		X	FSET Initial Appointment Letter
Create an employment plan with participants and provide ongoing case management of FSET participation		X	Employment Plan Summary Various Appointment Letters
Track ABAWDs' participation weekly within the CARES Worker Web FSET Tool and ensure final monthly participation is entered timely		X
Complete FoodShare renewal	X		45-Day Renewal Notice Notice of Decision
Send updated FSET referrals when changes in FoodShare eligibility or ABAWD participation status are confirmed	X
Disenroll participants from FSET		X	FSET Disenrollment Letter
Scan relevant documents into the electronic case file (ECF)	X	X
Maintain open communication between Income Maintenance (IM) and FSET Agencies	X	X
Attend and prepare documentation for Fair Hearings	X	X

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Release Date: 10/30/2017

Effective Date: 10/30/2017