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BAM 115 17 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

INTERVIEWS FIP, SDA, RCA, CDC and FAP The purpose of the interview is to explain program requirements to the applicant and to gather information for determining the group's eligibility. The interview is an official and confidential discussion. Its scope must be limited to both of the following: • Collecting information and examining the circumstances directly related to determining the group's eligibility and benefits. • Offering information on programs and services available through MDHHS or other agencies. The person interviewed may be any responsible group member or AR. For CDC, the AR cannot be the child care provider, a depart- ment employee, or a recruiter. The client may have any other person present. Do the following during the interview: • State the client's rights and responsibilities; see BAM 105. • Review and update the application. • Help complete application items not completed when it was filed. • Resolve any unclear or inconsistent information. • Note: For FAP, if the individuals’ expenses exceed their income, have a discussion with them and document the case. • Determine the client’s expenses and current situation by: Adding all the client’s expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, taxes, etc. When determining the utility amount to include in the calculation, do not use the heat and utility standards; use the average monthly amount the client is responsible to pay. Verification of their actual bill(s) is not required.

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BAM 115 17 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

INTERVIEWS FIP, SDA, RCA, CDC and FAP The purpose of the interview is to explain program requirements to the applicant and to gather information for determining the group's eligibility. The interview is an official and confidential discussion. Its scope must be limited to both of the following: • Collecting information and examining the circumstances directly related to determining the group's eligibility and benefits. • Offering information on programs and services available through MDHHS or other agencies. The person interviewed may be any responsible group member or AR. For CDC, the AR cannot be the child care provider, a depart- ment employee, or a recruiter. The client may have any other person present. Do the following during the interview: • State the client's rights and responsibilities; see BAM 105. • Review and update the application. • Help complete application items not completed when it was filed. • Resolve any unclear or inconsistent information. • Note: For FAP, if the individuals’ expenses exceed their income, have a discussion with them and document the case. • Determine the client’s expenses and current situation by: Adding all the client’s expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, taxes, etc. When determining the utility amount to include in the calculation, do not use the heat and utility standards; use the average monthly amount the client is responsible to pay. Verification of their actual bill(s) is not required.