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BAM 115 35 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

The local office is at fault if the specialist fails to: • Request necessary verifications at least 10 days before the 30th day. • Provide requested help to complete the application process or secure verifications. • Schedule a timely interview, resulting in less client time than policy requires to take an action; see Interviews in this item. • Run EDBC and certify results to authorize benefits. FAP Delays Beyond 60 Days FAP Only If the application pends beyond 60 days, obtain missing information, if possible, and process the application. There are three possible consequences: • Case information complete. If the group is eligible and the local office was at fault on the 30th day, authorize benefits from the application date. If the group was at fault on the 30th day, benefits begin on the date the group completes the application process. • Local office at fault, case information not complete. Request missing information via DHS-1150, Application Eligibility Notice, and verification checklist if appropriate. Give the group 10 days to provide verifications. Authorize benefits as for complete cases above. • FAP Group at fault, case information not complete. This occurs only if verification requested between the 30th and 50th day was not provided, and the application is still pending. Deny the application by running EDBC and certifying the results immediately. LEGAL BASE FIP MCL 400.25 45 CFR 260.10