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BAM 105 13 of 20 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Informing the Client All Programs Inform people who inquire about: • The MDHHS programs available including domestic violence comprehensive services. • Their right to apply. Provide specific eligibility information on all programs in which they are interested. The MDHHS-1171-INFO, Information Booklet, contains information about programs, services, rights and responsibilities. The local office is not expected to: • Provide estate planning advice. • Provide funeral planning advice. • Determine the effect on eligibility of proposed financial arrangements such as a proposed trust. See BEM 100, Introduction regarding public access to policy information. FIP Only Inform clients of the various options (if applicable) to qualify for FIP and the right to select the most beneficial option. In FIP, this is usu- ally the option that results in the largest cash grant; see BEM 210, FIP Group Composition. MA Only The requirement to provide specific eligibility information is satisfied by the eligibility information on the application form. Clients who qualify under more than one MA category have the right to choose the most beneficial category; see BEM 105, Medicaid Overview. FAP Only Local offices must prominently display the following posters:

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BAM 105 13 of 20 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Informing the Client All Programs Inform people who inquire about: • The MDHHS programs available including domestic violence comprehensive services. • Their right to apply. Provide specific eligibility information on all programs in which they are interested. The MDHHS-1171-INFO, Information Booklet, contains information about programs, services, rights and responsibilities. The local office is not expected to: • Provide estate planning advice. • Provide funeral planning advice. • Determine the effect on eligibility of proposed financial arrangements such as a proposed trust. See BEM 100, Introduction regarding public access to policy information. FIP Only Inform clients of the various options (if applicable) to qualify for FIP and the right to select the most beneficial option. In FIP, this is usu- ally the option that results in the largest cash grant; see BEM 210, FIP Group Composition. MA Only The requirement to provide specific eligibility information is satisfied by the eligibility information on the application form. Clients who qualify under more than one MA category have the right to choose the most beneficial category; see BEM 105, Medicaid Overview. FAP Only Local offices must prominently display the following posters: