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BAM 210 14 of 25 REDETERMINATION/EX PARTE REVIEW BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

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

If the MDHHS-2240-A is not logged in Bridges by the 10th day of the 12th month, Bridges will generate a DHS-2240-B, Notice of Food Assistance (FAP) Closure, to the client. This notice explains that the client must return the MDHHS-2240-A and all required verifications by the last day of the month, or the case will close. If the client fails to return a complete MDHHS-2240-A by the last day of the 12th month. Bridges will automatically close the case. If the client reapplies, treat it as a new application and Bridges will prorate the benefits. If the completed MDHHS-2240-A and verifications are returned by the last day of the 12th month, process the changes to ensure the client’s benefits are available no later than 10 days after their normal issuance date in the 13th month of the benefit period. Failure to Record Receipt of the Semi-Annual Contact Report If the MDHHS-1046 is not logged in Bridges by the 10th day of the sixth month, Bridges will generate a MDHHS-1046-A, Notice of Food Assistance (FAP) Closure, to the client. This reminder notice explains that the client must return the MDHHS-1046 and all required verifications by the last day of the month, or the case will close. If the client fails to return a complete MDHHS-1046 by the last day of the sixth month. Bridges will automatically close the case. If the client reapplies, treat it as a new application and Bridges will prorate the benefits. If the completed MDHHS-1046 and verifications are returned by the last day of the sixth month, process the changes to ensure the client’s benefits are available no later than 10 days after their normal issuance date in the seventh month of the benefit period. Conducting the Interview FIP, SDA and FAP • Obtain a complete redetermination/review packet from the client.