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BAM 130 7 of 10 VERIFICATION AND COLLATERAL CONTACTS BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

Sources must be used in the order listed from most reliable to least reliable, not the easiest to obtain. Timeliness of Verifications FIP, SDA, RCA, Child Development and Care (CDC), FAP Allow the client 10 calendar days (or other time limit specified in policy) to provide the verification that is requested. Exception: For CDC, if the client cannot provide the verification despite a reasonable effort, extend the time limit at least once. Exception: For CDC, at redetermination, if a signed redetermination form is received prior to the end of the redetermination month, and verifications are missing or incomplete, send a VCL. Verifications are due by the end of the redetermination month, or within 10 days after they are requested, which ever allows more time. Verifications are considered to be timely if received by the date they are due. For electronically transmitted verifications (fax, email or Mi Bridges document upload), the date of the transmission is the receipt date. Verifications that are submitted after the close of regu- lar business hours through the drop box or by delivery of a MDHHS representative are considered to be received the next business day. Send a negative action notice when: • The client indicates refusal to provide a verification, or • The time period given has elapsed and the client has not made a reasonable effort to provide it. Note: For FIP, SDA and RCA, if the client contacts the department prior to the due date requesting an extension or assistance in obtaining verifications, the specialist may grant an extension to the VCL due date. Note: For FAP only, if the client contacts the department prior to the due date requesting an extension or assistance in obtaining verifications, assist the client with the verifications but do not grant an extension. Explain to the client they will not be given an extension and their case will be denied once the VCL due date is passed. Also, explain their eligibility will be determined based on their compliance date if they return required verifications. Re-