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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Afternoon BFET Team, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Recently DSHS made changes to the policies around the process of Participant Reimbursements. Thank you to those of you that have reached out in regards to the changes set forth by DSHS both in support and with concerns. The SBCTC has had
several meetings with DSHS BFET Policy to address the needs of the system and our service to students. There will be two possible options (outlined below) for the Participant Reimbursement process moving forward;
<b>you must implement one of the options below by the start of winter quarter.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Participant Reimbursement Process 1: </b><i>For those who want to continue using the Participant Reimbursement Form supplied by DSHS or an alternative form approved by the SBCTC Program Administrator. This option allows you to follow
your previous process of using a paper form. However<b>, instead of creating a case note in eJAS for the release of and amount of participant reimbursement, you will instead fill out the Participant Reimbursement form in eJAS</b>. Below are directions for
this option.</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>You must continue tracking all support services (participant reimbursements) using the Participant Reimbursement form. The requirements for records (e.g. itemized lists, receipts, justification) remain the same.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Within 7 business days of completion of the paper form, you must fill out the Participant Reimbursement form in eJAS. This replaces the previous requirement of creating a case note to accompany the paper form.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ž<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Participant Reimbursement forms, once created in eJAS, do not need to be printed and do not require a student signature since the paper form serves that purpose.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Example: You have an approved alternate form, which you use for Participant Reimbursements. Jane comes into the BFET office and needs books. She gives you an itemized list for the cost of her required books. You determine she is eligible
for BFET funding and you are going to award Jane books. You and Jane complete your paper Participant Reimbursement form (e.g. signature, date, amount, justification etc.). Now you have 7 business days to complete and save the Participant Reimbursement form
in eJAS. You do not need to print out this electronic form, because you are also keeping Jane’s paper form in her student folder along with other required documentation to show the purchase was for approved purposes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Participant Reimbursement Process 2: </b><i>For those who want to completely migrate to DSHS’s electronic Participant Reimbursement process in eJAS. You will not need a paper form as indicated above, however, this will still require
you to print out the completed Participant Reimbursement form from eJAS. Below are the directions for this option.
</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ž<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Immediately complete the Participant Reimbursement form in eJAS. Save, print and sign. Student signature is required on this printed form.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ž<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>If you are unable to complete, print, and/or obtain signature at time of initial issuance, yet you are ready to award funding for supports, you must make an immediate case note indicating the release of and amount of the Participant
Reimbursement. You will then have 7 business days to complete the form in eJAS and obtain signature.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Example: You no longer have paper Participant Reimbursement forms. Jane comes in to BFET office and needs books. She has an itemized list for the cost of her required books. You determine she is eligible for BFET funding and you are going
to award Jane books. While Jane is in your office you complete the Participant Reimbursement form in eJAS, print it, and get Jane’s signature.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Another note of change in the Provider Handbook is the use of Bank Mobile cards. To better align their policies with FNS policy, which does not allow for funds being distributed directly to a student, DSHS has removed the use of Bank Mobile
cards from the Provider Handbook. It is no longer approvable to distribute BFET funding for supports (Participant Reimbursements) to the student’s Bank Mobile card.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We understand this change, for those who utilize this process, will take some time to develop and implement a new process on your campus.
<b>This change must be implemented by the first day of winter quarter. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please let us know if you need to be connected with other colleges that do not currently use the Bank Mobile card as a way of providing Participant Reimbursements to students.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your patience as we worked to establish your concerns and business needs with DSHS in regards to the processes changes. Your calls, emails, and in-person conversations were helpful. Your dedication, support, and efforts are
what make providing low-income students access to education through BFET successful.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions please let us know. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Respectfully, <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:#003764">• Office: 360.704.3925
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