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BAM 116 4 of 4 SSI/FAP JOINT APPLICATION PROCESSING BPB 2025-022 10-1-2025

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

If a group returns needed verification to SSA rather than an MDHHS office, SSA will forward it using an SSA-4233 marked “Evi- dence Only.” Verification not provided through SSA must be provided by the group or obtained through automated system matches. The match from SSA may be used to verify SSI status and benefit amount. If the match indicates earned income, it cannot be used to verify the earned income. Also, the FAP group must be given the opportunity to provide verification from another source if the information from SSA contradicts other group information. Do not delay processing the application while waiting for the HR- 070 or BENDEX report. Eligibility Factors SSI/FAP groups must meet all FAP non-financial and financial eligi- bility factors listed in the Bridges Eligibility Manual (BEM). Benefit Periods Assign a benefit period according to the guidelines in BAM 115, Application Processing, Benefit Periods. CHANGES SSI/FAP groups must report changes within 10 days. See BAM 105, Rights and Responsibilities, Responsibility to Report Changes. The FAP group will receive information from MDHHS if their reporting requirements are different. Complete any necessary budget changes in Bridges upon learning of the SSI determination. If the information is discovered and it appears that the FAP group did not report receipt of SSI benefits within 10 days of receipt of first payment as required, an overissu- ance may have occurred. Handle the overissuance according to policy in BAM 700, Benefit Overpayments, and BAM 720, Intentional Program Violation. LEGAL BASE FAP 7 CFR 273.2(k) 7 CFR 273.12 7 CFR 274.2