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BAM 115 23 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

Missed Interviews FIP, SDA, and RCA Only If the client misses an interview appointment, the application may be denied after the 10th day from the date the MDHHS-170, Appointment Notice, was sent. FAP Only If individuals miss an interview appointment, Bridges sends a DHS- 254, Notice of Missed Interview, advising them that it is the individuals’ responsibility to request another interview date. It sends a notice only after the first missed interview. If the client calls to reschedule, set the interview prior to the 30th day, if possible. If the client fails to reschedule or misses the rescheduled interview, deny the application on the 30th day. If failure to hold the interview by the 20th day or interview rescheduling causes the application to be pending on the 30th day; see Processing Delays in this item. ELIGIBILITY DECISIONS

Denials All Programs If the group is ineligible or refuses to cooperate in the application process, certify the denial within the SOP to avoid receiving an overdue task in Bridges. Bridges sends a DHS-1605, Client Notice, or the DHS-1150, Appli- cation Eligibility Notice, with the denial reason(s). Medicaid denials receive a DHS-1606, Health Care Coverage Determination Notice. FAP Only An interview is required before denying assistance even if it is clear from the application or other sources that the group is ineligible. For non-expedited FAP, the interview must be scheduled to occur by the 20th day to allow the client at least 10 days to provide verifications by the 30th day. Do not deny the application if the client has not participated in the initial interview until the 30th day after the application date even if the individual has returned all verifications.