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BAM 210 5 of 25 REDETERMINATION/EX PARTE REVIEW BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

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

INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS FIP, State Disability Assistance (SDA), Refugee Cash Assis- tance (RCA), CDC and FAP Interview requirements are determined by the program that is being redetermined. FAP Only An interview is required before denying a redetermination even if it is clear from the MDHHS-1010 or MDHHS-1171 or other sources that the group is ineligible. Indicate on the individual interviewed/applicant-details screen in Bridges who was interviewed and how the interview was held, such as by telephone, in person etc. If an interview is completed, the client or authorized representative (AR) must be offered a copy of their completed application. The copy must have the Social Security numbers for anyone listed and/or any mention of domestic violence redacted.

Medicaid Do not require an in-person interview as a condition of eligibility. CDC Only There is no redetermination interview requirement for CDC. Telephone FIP Only Note: The specialist must conduct a telephone interview with the head of household at redetermination before certifying continued eligibility. However, conduct an in-person interview if the client requests one. When conducting a telephone interview, ask the head of household a question only the head of household could answer (such as last four digits of their Social Security number, date of birth, etc.) to ensure the identity of the caller. Document the case record with the answer.

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BAM 210 5 of 25 REDETERMINATION/EX PARTE REVIEW BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

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

INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS FIP, State Disability Assistance (SDA), Refugee Cash Assis- tance (RCA), CDC and FAP Interview requirements are determined by the program that is being redetermined. FAP Only An interview is required before denying a redetermination even if it is clear from the MDHHS-1010 or MDHHS-1171 or other sources that the group is ineligible. Indicate on the individual interviewed/applicant-details screen in Bridges who was interviewed and how the interview was held, such as by telephone, in person etc. If an interview is completed, the client or authorized representative (AR) must be offered a copy of their completed application. The copy must have the Social Security numbers for anyone listed and/or any mention of domestic violence redacted.

Medicaid Do not require an in-person interview as a condition of eligibility. CDC Only There is no redetermination interview requirement for CDC. Telephone FIP Only Note: The specialist must conduct a telephone interview with the head of household at redetermination before certifying continued eligibility. However, conduct an in-person interview if the client requests one. When conducting a telephone interview, ask the head of household a question only the head of household could answer (such as last four digits of their Social Security number, date of birth, etc.) to ensure the identity of the caller. Document the case record with the answer.