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BAM 115 31 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

However, after discussion with the client, it is determined a 12- month benefit period is appropriate. Deferred Actions All Programs To speed eligibility determinations, defer completion of required actions listed below. FIP, SDA and MA Only Referral to the prosecutor of spouses or parents of minor head of households living outside the home. The referral must be made within 14 days of the case opening. MA Only Receipt of a reply to an interstate inquiry regarding individuals who moved to Michigan within 30 days before applying. Make the inter- state inquiry before approving the application. FAP Only When processing expedited service applications both of the follow- ing actions are deferred: • Verifications, other than identity. • For FIP/SDA/RCA-related Food Assistance groups, actions required for the other program. See BAM 117, FAP Expedited Service. CDC Only When processing applications for groups entitled to CDC expedited service, defer verifications, other than identity; see BAM 118. Follow-Ups All Programs Create a manual task in Bridges or other follow-up device when either of the following occur: • Information indicates a potential change in circumstances. • An action has been deferred.

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BAM 115 31 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

However, after discussion with the client, it is determined a 12- month benefit period is appropriate. Deferred Actions All Programs To speed eligibility determinations, defer completion of required actions listed below. FIP, SDA and MA Only Referral to the prosecutor of spouses or parents of minor head of households living outside the home. The referral must be made within 14 days of the case opening. MA Only Receipt of a reply to an interstate inquiry regarding individuals who moved to Michigan within 30 days before applying. Make the inter- state inquiry before approving the application. FAP Only When processing expedited service applications both of the follow- ing actions are deferred: • Verifications, other than identity. • For FIP/SDA/RCA-related Food Assistance groups, actions required for the other program. See BAM 117, FAP Expedited Service. CDC Only When processing applications for groups entitled to CDC expedited service, defer verifications, other than identity; see BAM 118. Follow-Ups All Programs Create a manual task in Bridges or other follow-up device when either of the following occur: • Information indicates a potential change in circumstances. • An action has been deferred.