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BAM 110 8 of 28 APPLICATION FILING AND REGISTRATION BPB 2025-003 1-1-2025

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

Medicaid Only The date of application for a member add is either the date the application form is updated and re-signed in the local office, the date the new application form is received by the local office, or the date the online request is submitted. FAP Only See BEM 550 FAP Income Budgeting for member add policy. Response to Applications All Programs An application or filing form, with the minimum information, must be registered in Bridges unless the client is already active for that program(s); see Registering Applications in this item. If there is no record in Bridges, the system assigns individual ID number(s) and an application number. Note: A person may withdraw an application at any time before it is disposed in Bridges; see Withdrawn Application in this item. DHS Pub. 280, Reporting Changes - When To Report - How To Report - What To Report, describes the client reporting responsibili- ties. This publication must be given to the client at application. Multiple Applications FIP, SDA, RCA, CDC and FAP When an application is pending and additional application(s) are received prior to certification of the initial application, do not auto- matically deny the application(s). Do the following: • Review the information for impact on eligibility and benefit level. • Ensure the case record is documented with the additional application(s) received and note the application(s) used to determine eligibility and/or benefit levels. • Attach the additional application(s) to the initial application.

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BAM 110 8 of 28 APPLICATION FILING AND REGISTRATION BPB 2025-003 1-1-2025

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

Medicaid Only The date of application for a member add is either the date the application form is updated and re-signed in the local office, the date the new application form is received by the local office, or the date the online request is submitted. FAP Only See BEM 550 FAP Income Budgeting for member add policy. Response to Applications All Programs An application or filing form, with the minimum information, must be registered in Bridges unless the client is already active for that program(s); see Registering Applications in this item. If there is no record in Bridges, the system assigns individual ID number(s) and an application number. Note: A person may withdraw an application at any time before it is disposed in Bridges; see Withdrawn Application in this item. DHS Pub. 280, Reporting Changes - When To Report - How To Report - What To Report, describes the client reporting responsibili- ties. This publication must be given to the client at application. Multiple Applications FIP, SDA, RCA, CDC and FAP When an application is pending and additional application(s) are received prior to certification of the initial application, do not auto- matically deny the application(s). Do the following: • Review the information for impact on eligibility and benefit level. • Ensure the case record is documented with the additional application(s) received and note the application(s) used to determine eligibility and/or benefit levels. • Attach the additional application(s) to the initial application.