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date even if the individual / has returned all verifications; see Scheduling Interviews for FAP only in this item. FIP Only In addition to the above requirements, the following must be reviewed with all adult mandatory group members during the FIP interview: • Work participation requirements. Identify any potential deferrals listed in BEM 230A. • Direct support service opportunities, including transportation and child care required to attend the PATH orientation; see BEM 229, Path Program Referral & The Application Eligibility Period. • Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP) requirements listed in BEM 228, Family Automated Screening Tool And Family Self- Sufficiency Plan. • Penalties for non-compliance; see BEM 233A, Failure to Meet Employment And/Or Self-Sufficiency-Relates Requirements: FIP. • FIP time limits; see BEM 234. • Child support requirements; see BEM 255. • Vendoring payments request; see BAM 425, Voluntary Vendor Payments. • Prohibited use of FIP to purchase lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco. It is also prohibited for gambling, illegal activities, massage parlors, spas, tattoo shops, bail-bond agencies, adult entertainment, cruise ships or other nonessential items. The local office may exempt a relative caretaker or unrelated care- taker ineligible grantee and dependent child member adds from the FIP interview requirements. FIP, SDA, and RCA An interview is not required before denying assistance if it is clear from the application or other sources that the group is ineligible.

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BAM 115 19 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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date even if the individual / has returned all verifications; see Scheduling Interviews for FAP only in this item. FIP Only In addition to the above requirements, the following must be reviewed with all adult mandatory group members during the FIP interview: • Work participation requirements. Identify any potential deferrals listed in BEM 230A. • Direct support service opportunities, including transportation and child care required to attend the PATH orientation; see BEM 229, Path Program Referral & The Application Eligibility Period. • Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP) requirements listed in BEM 228, Family Automated Screening Tool And Family Self- Sufficiency Plan. • Penalties for non-compliance; see BEM 233A, Failure to Meet Employment And/Or Self-Sufficiency-Relates Requirements: FIP. • FIP time limits; see BEM 234. • Child support requirements; see BEM 255. • Vendoring payments request; see BAM 425, Voluntary Vendor Payments. • Prohibited use of FIP to purchase lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco. It is also prohibited for gambling, illegal activities, massage parlors, spas, tattoo shops, bail-bond agencies, adult entertainment, cruise ships or other nonessential items. The local office may exempt a relative caretaker or unrelated care- taker ineligible grantee and dependent child member adds from the FIP interview requirements. FIP, SDA, and RCA An interview is not required before denying assistance if it is clear from the application or other sources that the group is ineligible.