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BAM 105 9 of 20 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

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

Note: Failure to cooperate with Social Security numbers (BEM 223), Child Support (BEM 255) or Third Party Resource Liability (BEM 257) requirements might disqualify a person but is not a refusal of necessary eligibility information. FAP Only Close the program when notified by a QC reviewer that the group failed to cooperate with a QC review. The reviewer recommends closure on a DHS-1599, Quality Control Audit Results Summary, and the specialist receives a copy. The group is ineligible until after the date shown on the summary attached to the DHS-1599 or until the group cooperates with the reviewer, whichever occurs first. Note: The date shown is 115 days from the end of the QC review period in which the program was scheduled for review. Hearing Request Delete the closure pending a hearing decision if the group requests a hearing during the pended negative action period to contest the reviewer's finding of noncooperation. Attempt to resolve the issue prior to the hearing; see Local Office Review in BAM 600: • If the group agrees to cooperate with the QC review and withdraws the hearing request, notify the reviewer by telephone and follow-up memo. • If the issue remains unresolved, request the reviewer's attendance at the hearing to provide evidence. Note: The reviewer's name will be on the memo that requested the closure of the case and the subsequent quality control results summary issued by the compliance division. If the memo or summary is not available, contact the compliance division at 517- 335-6188. Cooperation During Ineligibility If the FAP group agrees to cooperate with the QC review during the ineligibility period, notify the reviewer by telephone and follow-up