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BAM 115 24 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

FAP groups must verify all countable income before an application or redetermination can be denied for exceeding the income limit. A VCL must be sent giving the group 10 calendar days to provide the income verification. If the group does not provide income verification by the VCL due date, the application or redetermination must be denied for failure to provide verification. If income verification is provided, the application or redetermination can be denied for exceeding the income limit, if applicable. Subsequent Processing FAP Only Proceed as follows when a client completes the application process after denial but within 60 days after the application date. On or before the 30th day: • Re-register the application, using the original application date. • If the client is eligible, determine whether to prorate benefits according to initial benefits policy in this item. Between the 31st and 60th days: • Re-register the application, using the date the client completed the process. • If the client is eligible, prorate benefits from the date the client complied. Approvals All Programs Bridges sends the DHS-1605 detailing the approval at certification of program opening. Bridges sends the DHS-1606 detailing Medicaid approvals. Send the following publications, as appropriate, if not given at application: • MDCH-201, Your Rights and Responsibility in a Health Plan. • MDCH-669, Medicaid Fee For Service Handbook. • MSA Pub. 617, Medicaid Deductible Information. • MDCH Pub. 726, Nursing Facility Eligibility.

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BAM 115 24 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

FAP groups must verify all countable income before an application or redetermination can be denied for exceeding the income limit. A VCL must be sent giving the group 10 calendar days to provide the income verification. If the group does not provide income verification by the VCL due date, the application or redetermination must be denied for failure to provide verification. If income verification is provided, the application or redetermination can be denied for exceeding the income limit, if applicable. Subsequent Processing FAP Only Proceed as follows when a client completes the application process after denial but within 60 days after the application date. On or before the 30th day: • Re-register the application, using the original application date. • If the client is eligible, determine whether to prorate benefits according to initial benefits policy in this item. Between the 31st and 60th days: • Re-register the application, using the date the client completed the process. • If the client is eligible, prorate benefits from the date the client complied. Approvals All Programs Bridges sends the DHS-1605 detailing the approval at certification of program opening. Bridges sends the DHS-1606 detailing Medicaid approvals. Send the following publications, as appropriate, if not given at application: • MDCH-201, Your Rights and Responsibility in a Health Plan. • MDCH-669, Medicaid Fee For Service Handbook. • MSA Pub. 617, Medicaid Deductible Information. • MDCH Pub. 726, Nursing Facility Eligibility.