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BAM 210 1 of 25 REDETERMINATION/EX PARTE REVIEW BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

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

POLICY All Programs The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) must periodically redetermine or renew an individual’s eligibility for active programs. The redetermination/renewal process includes thorough review of all eligibility factors. Redetermination, renewal, semi-annual and mid-certification forms are often used to redetermine eligibility of active programs. However, the client must complete a MDHHS-1171, Assistance Application, and program specific supplement form(s) to request a program that is not active at the time of redetermination or a DCH- 1426, Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs, to request Medicaid. Local offices must assist clients who need and request help to com- plete applications, forms and obtain verifications; see Bridges Administrative Manual (BAM) 130, Verification and Collateral Contacts, Obtaining Verification. Medicaid A redetermination is an eligibility review based on a reported change. A renewal is the full review of eligibility factors completed annually. PASSIVE RENEWAL MAGI MEDICAID MDHHS must use information currently available in State of Michigan systems to renew eligibility. Do not request information from the beneficiary if the information is already available to MDHHS. This includes completing a renewal form. Note: Any income information currently available in State of Michigan systems must have been verified within the 12 months previous to the renewal date in order to be used for a passive renewal. If the income information available was verified more than 12 months before the renewal date, then new income information must be requested.