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BAM 110 13 of 28 APPLICATION FILING AND REGISTRATION BPB 2025-003 1-1-2025

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

A court, agency or guardian legally responsible for a client must be identified as an authorized representative (AR) by Type on Bridges. AR - SPECIALIZED SITUATIONS

Substance Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) FAP Only An SATC resident must be represented by the center. The SATC designates a responsible staff member as the AR. Residents should assist their AR to complete the application, and both must sign it. Adult Foster Care Home FAP Only AFC residents with a guardian who has legal control over their finances or protective payee must apply through that person, unless the guardian/payee requests in writing that the home act as the AR. The AFC home determines which other residents are capable of applying on their own. Such a resident may apply individually or as part of a group of residents. The resident may submit the application in one of the following ways: • Personally/in person. • Through an AR they choose. • Through an AR employed by and designated by the home. Note: An AFC home may have some residents apply in groups and others as individuals. Restrictions on AR Appointments FAP Only A provider of meals for the homeless cannot be authorized to represent them.

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BAM 110 13 of 28 APPLICATION FILING AND REGISTRATION BPB 2025-003 1-1-2025

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

A court, agency or guardian legally responsible for a client must be identified as an authorized representative (AR) by Type on Bridges. AR - SPECIALIZED SITUATIONS

Substance Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) FAP Only An SATC resident must be represented by the center. The SATC designates a responsible staff member as the AR. Residents should assist their AR to complete the application, and both must sign it. Adult Foster Care Home FAP Only AFC residents with a guardian who has legal control over their finances or protective payee must apply through that person, unless the guardian/payee requests in writing that the home act as the AR. The AFC home determines which other residents are capable of applying on their own. Such a resident may apply individually or as part of a group of residents. The resident may submit the application in one of the following ways: • Personally/in person. • Through an AR they choose. • Through an AR employed by and designated by the home. Note: An AFC home may have some residents apply in groups and others as individuals. Restrictions on AR Appointments FAP Only A provider of meals for the homeless cannot be authorized to represent them.