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BAM 105 18 of 20 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026
BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Review the effect on eligibility whenever the client reports a change in circumstances. Actions must be completed within the time period specified in BAM 220. At application and redetermination, thoroughly review all eligibility factors in the case. At application, redetermination, semi-annual contact and mid-cert contact, check all available automated systems matches to see if income has started, stopped, or changed (for example: consolidated inquiry (CI), SOLQ, etc.). Note: Equifax Verification Services (formerly known as The Work Number) is not an automated system match which must be checked at application, redetermination, semi-annual or mid- certification contact. The client has primary responsibility for obtaining verification. However, if, for example, verification of income is not available because the employer uses Equifax Verification Services and won’t provide the employment information, it is appropriate to use Equifax Verification Services. FAP Only If the income information reported by Equifax differs from what the individual reported, verification must be requested or a documented discussion with the individual must be completed. Do not deny or terminate assistance because an employer or other source refuses to verify income; see BAM 130 and BEM 702. Do not check automated systems matches for the program Children Under 19 (U19). Refer to appropriate BEM items for information. CDC Only It is required that the One-Stop Management Information System, (OSMIS), be checked for approved hours of participation at application and redetermination. Application and redeterminations must be completed within the standards of promptness; see BAM 115 and BAM 210. Bridges records and documents each eligibility determination for which there is a certified approval or denial on the Bridges certification screen. Upon certification, Bridges automatically sends a notice of case action, informing the client of the decision.