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BAM 117 6 of 7 FAP EXPEDITED SERVICE BPB 2025-022 10-1-2025

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

application is subject to subsequent processing; see BAM 115, Application Processing, Subsequent Processing and BAM 130, Verification and Collateral Contacts. If waived verifications/actions are not met by the 10th day following the request, take the required actions in Bridges timely to deny the ongoing FAP benefits for the remainder of the benefit period. LIMITS ON EXPEDITED SERVICE There is no limit to the number of times a group can be approved under expedited procedures. However, prior to the next expedited approval, the FAP group must either: • Complete the verification requirements that were postponed at the last expedited approval (regardless of the amount of time that has expired); or • Be processed under normal application processing standards. DENIAL OF EXPEDITED SERVICE Verbally notify the individual of the denial if expedited service was registered. Process applications denied for expedited service according to normal application processing standards described in BAM 115. In addition, refer the individual to appropriate emergency programs and/or resources for which they may be eligible. When the individual is denied expedited service but appears eligible for food assistance benefits, Bridges will: • Automatically change the application to a regular FAP application using the original application date once you’ve entered the individual’s information on the expedited screening page in the program request logical unit of work. • Set the due date to 29 days from the original application date. Advise individuals denied expedited service they can request a supervisory conference and/or a hearing if they disagree with the decision; see BAM 600, Hearings. Do not hold the application pending the result of a hearing. If the individual requests a