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BAM 115 16 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

SDA, RCA, RMA and MA Only Certify program approval or denial of the application within 45 days. Bridges automatically generates the client notice. Exceptions: • 15 days for all pregnant Medicaid applicants. • 30 days for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) applicants. • 60 days for SDA applicants. • 90 days for MA categories in which disability is an eligibility factor. The SOP can be extended 60 days from the date of deferral by the Medical Review Team. CDC Only Certify program approval or denial within 30 calendar days from the receipt of application. Bridges automatically generates the client notice. Exception: For groups entitled to CDC expedited service, CDC eligibility must be determined by the seventh calendar day following the date of application; see BAM 118, CDC Expedited Service. MA Only The SOP for an initial asset assessment begins the date the local office receives a signed DHS-4574-B, Assets Declaration. Complete the assessment and mail the client and spouse a notice within 45 days; see BEM 402, Special MA Asset Rules. FAP Only The expedited due date (SOP) is seven calendar days after the application date. The regular FAP due date (SOP) is 29 calendar days after the application date. FAP benefits must be available by the seventh day for expedited and the 30th day for regular FAP. Available means individuals must have a Bridge card and access to their benefits by the seventh day for expedited and the 30th day for regular FAP benefits.

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BAM 115 16 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

SDA, RCA, RMA and MA Only Certify program approval or denial of the application within 45 days. Bridges automatically generates the client notice. Exceptions: • 15 days for all pregnant Medicaid applicants. • 30 days for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) applicants. • 60 days for SDA applicants. • 90 days for MA categories in which disability is an eligibility factor. The SOP can be extended 60 days from the date of deferral by the Medical Review Team. CDC Only Certify program approval or denial within 30 calendar days from the receipt of application. Bridges automatically generates the client notice. Exception: For groups entitled to CDC expedited service, CDC eligibility must be determined by the seventh calendar day following the date of application; see BAM 118, CDC Expedited Service. MA Only The SOP for an initial asset assessment begins the date the local office receives a signed DHS-4574-B, Assets Declaration. Complete the assessment and mail the client and spouse a notice within 45 days; see BEM 402, Special MA Asset Rules. FAP Only The expedited due date (SOP) is seven calendar days after the application date. The regular FAP due date (SOP) is 29 calendar days after the application date. FAP benefits must be available by the seventh day for expedited and the 30th day for regular FAP. Available means individuals must have a Bridge card and access to their benefits by the seventh day for expedited and the 30th day for regular FAP benefits.