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BAM 118 1 of 6 CDC EXPEDITED SERVICE BPB 2022-005 4-1-2022
BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT POLICY The policy in this item applies to the Child Development and Care (CDC) program only. The purpose of CDC expedited service is to help the neediest clients quickly. Certain processing requirements and actions (identified in this item) are deferred due to the shortened standard of promptness. EXPEDITED SERVICE CRITERIA Eligibility factors are the same for expedited as regular CDC benefits. Applicant groups are entitled to expedited service if one of the fol- lowing applies: • The child is experiencing homelessness. • The child is considered foster care eligible, as defined in this item. CDC groups entitled to expedited service must do all the following: • Complete and submit a MI Bridges Application or a MDHHS- 1171, Assistance Application, with a MDHHS-1171-CDC Supplement. • Participate in an interview (for example, in-person, telephone, etc.). • Cooperate with certain verification requirements; see minimum verification in this item. DEFINITIONS
Expedited Service Expedited Service Has a shorter standard of promptness and fewer verification requirements to determine CDC eligibility than are normally required.