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BAM 110 10 of 28 APPLICATION FILING AND REGISTRATION BPB 2025-003 1-1-2025

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

Note: For FAP, if an AR applies on the group's behalf, verification of identity is required for both the AR and the head of household. WHO MAY BE AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (AR) FIP, CDC and SDA An AR must be at least age 18. The person is usually a guardian, spouse or relative outside the group. Severe physical or mental limitations might prevent a client from applying or designating an AR. An unauthorized person who is oth- erwise qualified to be an AR may then apply for the client. MDHHS staff may be authorized or unauthorized representatives for FIP-Foster Care clients only. CDC Only For CDC the authorized representative cannot be the child care provider, a department employee or a recruiter. FAP Only An AR who applies on the group's behalf and is a group member may be any age. If outside the group, they must be at least age 18. Age restrictions do not apply for an AR designated by the group to have access to their FAP benefits to buy the group's food and their own Bridge card. An AR who applies on the group's behalf and/or has access to the group's FAP benefits must be designated in writing by the client, via the MDHHS-1171, Assistance Application, and/or DHS-247, Request for Food Assistance Authorized Representative. See the exception for substance abuse treatment center (SATC) residents below. Ensure that the group is informed of the following: • Clients or their spouses should prepare or review the application, if possible. • The group is responsible for incorrect information provided by the AR that results in an overissuance.

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BAM 110 10 of 28 APPLICATION FILING AND REGISTRATION BPB 2025-003 1-1-2025

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

Note: For FAP, if an AR applies on the group's behalf, verification of identity is required for both the AR and the head of household. WHO MAY BE AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (AR) FIP, CDC and SDA An AR must be at least age 18. The person is usually a guardian, spouse or relative outside the group. Severe physical or mental limitations might prevent a client from applying or designating an AR. An unauthorized person who is oth- erwise qualified to be an AR may then apply for the client. MDHHS staff may be authorized or unauthorized representatives for FIP-Foster Care clients only. CDC Only For CDC the authorized representative cannot be the child care provider, a department employee or a recruiter. FAP Only An AR who applies on the group's behalf and is a group member may be any age. If outside the group, they must be at least age 18. Age restrictions do not apply for an AR designated by the group to have access to their FAP benefits to buy the group's food and their own Bridge card. An AR who applies on the group's behalf and/or has access to the group's FAP benefits must be designated in writing by the client, via the MDHHS-1171, Assistance Application, and/or DHS-247, Request for Food Assistance Authorized Representative. See the exception for substance abuse treatment center (SATC) residents below. Ensure that the group is informed of the following: • Clients or their spouses should prepare or review the application, if possible. • The group is responsible for incorrect information provided by the AR that results in an overissuance.