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BAM 115 30 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026
BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
• Shortens the benefit period according to policy in BAM 220. • Schedules a redetermination. • Sets a new (12 months or less) benefit period consistent with the group's circumstances. Conduct a mid-certification contact with the FAP group once each year. The RD-093, Redetermination Report - Worker Listing, serves as notification that contact is due; see BAM 210. 12-Month Benefit Period Bridges assigns a maximum 12 months for FAP groups that do not qualify for a 24-month benefit period or that do not require a shorter benefit period. For example: • Groups with a mandatory TLFA participant working less than 20 hours per week (80 hours a month). • Migrant/seasonal farmworker groups. Note: FAP groups that are simplified reporters must have a 12- month benefit period. Conduct a mid-certification contact with the FAP group once each year. A notice will be sent when a contact is due on the RD-093, Redetermination Report - Worker Listing; see BAM 210. Three-Month Benefit Period If a group’s circumstances are not stable and do not fit any other benefit period, a three-month benefit period may be assigned. Benefit periods for these groups should be determined on a case- by-case basis. Always assign the longest benefit period possible. Three months is the minimum benefit period which can be assigned. Example: Kathy and 13-year-old child apply for FAP. Kathy is a migrant/seasonal farmworker who just started working and has a shelter expense. Their employer indicates they will be working 30 hours per week. Assign a three-month benefit period or a 12-month benefit period based on the case circumstances. If based on their case circumstances, it is determined a three-month benefit period is warranted, indicate this on the Unstable Circumstances Details Screen. Document the rationale for choosing the benefit period given. Example: Kathy is a migrant/seasonal farmworker who has no income and no obligation for rent and utilities due to living with friends. A 3-month benefit period may be given.