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BAM 220 11 of 27 CASE ACTIONS BPB 2026-023 8-1-2026

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

Note: For a new or changed authorization to take effect on the positive action date, begin it the first day of the CDC pay period that contains the positive action date. Negative Actions: If timely notice is required, the negative action date must be the first workday at least 11 days after the notice was sent, or the date the change is expected to occur if that is later. If adequate or no notice is required, the negative action date is imme- diate (the day action is taken on the change), but not before the change is expected to occur. The following negative changes entered on Bridges take effect as follows: • Family contribution increases tied to a provider change are a negative action and take affect the first CDC pay period that starts on or after the negative action date. Note: An income eligible child assigned to a 3 star/Enhancing Quality or higher provider will have their FC amount waived. During the 12-month continuous eligibility period a change to a provider with 2 star/Reflecting on Quality or lower rating/quality level (or a change in the currently assigned provider’s star rating/quality level) will result in the FC amount no longer being waived. For additional family contribution and star rating/quality level details; see BEM 706, CDC Payments. • CDC case closures and member removals (for example removing an eligible child) take effect on the negative action date. FAP Only For non-income changes, complete the FAP eligibility determination and required case actions in time to affect the benefit month that occurs 10 days after the change is reported. See BEM 212, Food Assistance Program Group Composition, and BEM 550, FAP Income Budgeting, for policy regarding effective dates for member adds. The benefit month cannot be earlier than the month of the change. Example: A $30 shelter increase reported on May 15th would increase the household’s June allotment. If the same increase were reported on May 28, the household’s allotment would have to be increased by July. (The 10th day following May 28 would be June 7.) However, the first month we can affect is June, provided the action on the shelter change is completed by May 31st.