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

• To align dates to simultaneously process redeterminations for multiple programs. Bridges does this automatically for all programs except certain MA programs such as TMA. Initiate redetermination early by selecting that option from the Bridges left navigation. Enter the case number and select the program(s) to be redetermined early from the list of options that are determined by the case number. CDC Only A redetermination for CDC cannot be completed earlier than the 12-month continuous eligibility period. FAP Only When a redetermination is scheduled early, FAP benefits cannot be terminated prior to the end of the benefit period for failure to com- plete the redetermination process. Children Under 19 (U19) and MIChild Do not shorten a beneficiary's 12-month eligibility period. Once eligible, children under 19 years of age will remain eligible until the next redetermination unless any of the following occurs: • Reaches age 19-aged out. • Moves out of state. • Death. • Request closure. • Eligibility was based on erroneous information. A member may be added to an existing case even though the rede- termination date is less than 12 months in the future. Note: Note: If a child on CHIP (MIChild) becomes eligible for and transfers to a Medicaid program, they must remain on Medicaid for the duration of the 12-month period. Exceptions: Continuous Eligibility does not apply to the following; • Children in TMA. • Children in Presumptive Eligibility • Children in a Group 2 Medically Needy category (spend-down).

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BAM 210 10 of 25 REDETERMINATION/EX PARTE REVIEW BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

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

• To align dates to simultaneously process redeterminations for multiple programs. Bridges does this automatically for all programs except certain MA programs such as TMA. Initiate redetermination early by selecting that option from the Bridges left navigation. Enter the case number and select the program(s) to be redetermined early from the list of options that are determined by the case number. CDC Only A redetermination for CDC cannot be completed earlier than the 12-month continuous eligibility period. FAP Only When a redetermination is scheduled early, FAP benefits cannot be terminated prior to the end of the benefit period for failure to com- plete the redetermination process. Children Under 19 (U19) and MIChild Do not shorten a beneficiary's 12-month eligibility period. Once eligible, children under 19 years of age will remain eligible until the next redetermination unless any of the following occurs: • Reaches age 19-aged out. • Moves out of state. • Death. • Request closure. • Eligibility was based on erroneous information. A member may be added to an existing case even though the rede- termination date is less than 12 months in the future. Note: Note: If a child on CHIP (MIChild) becomes eligible for and transfers to a Medicaid program, they must remain on Medicaid for the duration of the 12-month period. Exceptions: Continuous Eligibility does not apply to the following; • Children in TMA. • Children in Presumptive Eligibility • Children in a Group 2 Medically Needy category (spend-down).