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BAM 200 3 of 7 FOOD ASSISTANCE SIMPLIFIED REPORTING BPB 2026-006 3-1-2026

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

at the time of issuance. The DHS-1605, Notice of Case Action, sent at application and redetermination includes the specific income limit for the group based on the group size. This information should be emphasized during the interview with the group to ensure their understanding of the SR requirements. ASSIGNING BENEFIT PERIODS

Applications and Redeterminations Groups meeting the SR category at application and redetermination are assigned a 12-month benefit period and are required to have a semi-annual contact. For applications and redeterminations, SR begins the first month of eligibility. Example 1: On March 19th, a group with earned income applies for FAP. The specialist processes the case on April 2. Benefits are approved beginning March 19. Bridges assigns a 12-month benefit period of March 19 through February 28. The MDHHS-1046, Semi- Annual Contact Report, is sent out the beginning of the fifth month (July) of the benefit period. It is due back from the group on the first day of the sixth month (August). Complete the budget to affect no later than the seventh month’s benefits (September). At redetermination, the group’s reporting requirements are re- evaluated based on their current circumstances. The specialist completes a redetermination in February. The new 12-month benefit period is March 1 through February 28; see BAM 210, Redetermination/Ex Parte Review. Example 2: On September 8th, the specialist processes a September redetermination which currently has a 24-month benefit period. At this time, it is discovered the group is receiving a pension and is no longer eligible for a 24-month benefit period. The group is now SR and required to have a 12-month benefit period. They will receive an MDHHS-1046 at the beginning of February (fifth month). Changes for 24- month Benefit Periods Bridges shortens the 24-month benefit period for ongoing groups who have more than 12 months left in their benefit period and either: