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BAM 210 6 of 25 REDETERMINATION/EX PARTE REVIEW BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

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

Each adult EDG member must sign the DHS-1538, Work and Self- Sufficiency Rules, at redetermination. Send each adult EDG mem- ber in the home the DHS-1538 at redetermination. Each DHS-1538 must be signed and returned for all adult EDG members before FIP redetermination can be approved. The local office may exempt a relative caretaker or unrelated caretaker ineligible grantee and dependent child member adds from the FIP interview requirements. Member Add at Redetermination FIP Only At redetermination, if an adult mandatory group member is added to the group, the specialist must do the following: • Conduct a telephone or in-person interview with the adult mandatory group member; see Telephone Interviews in BAM 115. • Review the list of FIP requirements; see Interviews in BAM 115. • Send the new adult mandatory group member the DHS-1173, Cash Assistance Rights and Responsibilities, and DHS-1538. Do not approve the redetermination until the DHS-1173 and DHS-1538 are signed and returned. FAP Only The individual interviewed may be the client, the client’s spouse, any other responsible member of the group or the client’s authorized representative. If the client misses the interview, Bridges sends a DHS-254, Notice of Missed Interview. Conduct a telephone interview at redetermination before determin- ing ongoing eligibility. However, conduct an in-person interview if one of the following exists: • The client requests one. • It is determined appropriate. For example, information on the application is suspected to be fraudulent.

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BAM 210 6 of 25 REDETERMINATION/EX PARTE REVIEW BPB 2026-016 7-1-2026

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

Each adult EDG member must sign the DHS-1538, Work and Self- Sufficiency Rules, at redetermination. Send each adult EDG mem- ber in the home the DHS-1538 at redetermination. Each DHS-1538 must be signed and returned for all adult EDG members before FIP redetermination can be approved. The local office may exempt a relative caretaker or unrelated caretaker ineligible grantee and dependent child member adds from the FIP interview requirements. Member Add at Redetermination FIP Only At redetermination, if an adult mandatory group member is added to the group, the specialist must do the following: • Conduct a telephone or in-person interview with the adult mandatory group member; see Telephone Interviews in BAM 115. • Review the list of FIP requirements; see Interviews in BAM 115. • Send the new adult mandatory group member the DHS-1173, Cash Assistance Rights and Responsibilities, and DHS-1538. Do not approve the redetermination until the DHS-1173 and DHS-1538 are signed and returned. FAP Only The individual interviewed may be the client, the client’s spouse, any other responsible member of the group or the client’s authorized representative. If the client misses the interview, Bridges sends a DHS-254, Notice of Missed Interview. Conduct a telephone interview at redetermination before determin- ing ongoing eligibility. However, conduct an in-person interview if one of the following exists: • The client requests one. • It is determined appropriate. For example, information on the application is suspected to be fraudulent.