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BAM 115 7 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

APPLICATION AFTER DENIAL/TERMINATI ON All Programs The following applies when an application is denied, or eligibility is terminated before the month of a scheduled redetermination or end date: • The application on file remains valid through the last day of the month after the month of the denial or termination. To reapply during this time, the client/AR must do all of the following: Update the information on the existing application. Initial and date each page next to the page number to show that it was reviewed. Re-sign and re-date the application on the signature page. This becomes the new application date. Comply with all application requirements. • If eligibility exists, the updated application is valid until the redetermination or end date. Reminder: An application cannot be updated or re-signed out- side the local office except as part of a home call. REINSTATEMENT All Programs A new application is not required to reinstate eligibility; see BAM 205, Reinstatements. WHEN TO USE THE MDHHS-1171All Programs The MDHHS-1171 and program specific supplement form(s) must be completed: • When applying for program benefits. • When case management dictates. Exception: Medicaid (MA) categories use separate application forms; see when to use the DHS-4574 in this item.

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BAM 115 7 of 36 APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

APPLICATION AFTER DENIAL/TERMINATI ON All Programs The following applies when an application is denied, or eligibility is terminated before the month of a scheduled redetermination or end date: • The application on file remains valid through the last day of the month after the month of the denial or termination. To reapply during this time, the client/AR must do all of the following: Update the information on the existing application. Initial and date each page next to the page number to show that it was reviewed. Re-sign and re-date the application on the signature page. This becomes the new application date. Comply with all application requirements. • If eligibility exists, the updated application is valid until the redetermination or end date. Reminder: An application cannot be updated or re-signed out- side the local office except as part of a home call. REINSTATEMENT All Programs A new application is not required to reinstate eligibility; see BAM 205, Reinstatements. WHEN TO USE THE MDHHS-1171All Programs The MDHHS-1171 and program specific supplement form(s) must be completed: • When applying for program benefits. • When case management dictates. Exception: Medicaid (MA) categories use separate application forms; see when to use the DHS-4574 in this item.