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BAM 115 5 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

Require all other adult mandatory group members in the home to sign the DHS-1173 and the DHS-1538. Do not approve eligibility until the DHS-1173 and the DHS-1538 are signed by all other adult mandatory group members. Member Add Signature Requirements FIP Only All adult mandatory group member adds must sign and return the DHS-1173 and DHS-1538. Do not approve eligibility of the member add until the DHS-1173 and DHS-1538 is signed and returned for each adult mandatory group member add. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS All Programs An incomplete application contains the minimum information required for registering an application. However, it does not contain enough information to determine eligibility because all required questions are not answered for the program(s) for which the client is applying; see BAM 105, Rights And Responsibilities. When an incomplete application is filed, retain the application and give or send the client the DHS-3503, Verification Checklist. Inform the client of the: • Request for contact to complete missing information. • Due date for missing information. • Interview date, if applicable. If an interview is necessary, conduct it on the day of the filing, if possible. Otherwise, schedule it for no later than 10 calendar days from the application date. If a client submits a MDHHS-1171, Assistance Application, but does not submit the program specific supplement form(s), treat this as an incomplete application. Exception: Accept program specific applications in place of the program specific supplement form(s).

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BAM 115 5 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

Require all other adult mandatory group members in the home to sign the DHS-1173 and the DHS-1538. Do not approve eligibility until the DHS-1173 and the DHS-1538 are signed by all other adult mandatory group members. Member Add Signature Requirements FIP Only All adult mandatory group member adds must sign and return the DHS-1173 and DHS-1538. Do not approve eligibility of the member add until the DHS-1173 and DHS-1538 is signed and returned for each adult mandatory group member add. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS All Programs An incomplete application contains the minimum information required for registering an application. However, it does not contain enough information to determine eligibility because all required questions are not answered for the program(s) for which the client is applying; see BAM 105, Rights And Responsibilities. When an incomplete application is filed, retain the application and give or send the client the DHS-3503, Verification Checklist. Inform the client of the: • Request for contact to complete missing information. • Due date for missing information. • Interview date, if applicable. If an interview is necessary, conduct it on the day of the filing, if possible. Otherwise, schedule it for no later than 10 calendar days from the application date. If a client submits a MDHHS-1171, Assistance Application, but does not submit the program specific supplement form(s), treat this as an incomplete application. Exception: Accept program specific applications in place of the program specific supplement form(s).