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BAM 220 8 of 27 CASE ACTIONS BPB 2026-023 8-1-2026
BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
• If the date of the match is 60 days or more from the processing date, the following matches are held and addressed at the next mid-certification or redetermination (whichever comes first). State New Hires Match. (BAM 807) National Directory of New Hires Match. (BAM 813)
All Other Reported Changes FIP, RCA, SDA, CDC and MA Act on a change reported by means other than a data match within 15 workdays after becoming aware of the change. FAP Only Act on a change reported by means other than a data match within 10 days of becoming aware of the change if one or more of the following is true: • Additional verification is not required to make the change. • The change has been verified by another program. • The information is required for the group's reporting status. If none of the above bullets are true, the change(s) will be held and addressed at the next semi-annual, mid-certification, or redetermination (whichever comes first). Unless a change is reported that conflicts with information used at the time of application, semi-annual, mid-certification or redetermination, indicating the household may have failed to report eligibility information. Then, verification would be requested for all reporting groups. Benefit Increases: Changes which result in an increase in the household’s benefits must be effective no later than the first allot- ment issued 10 days after the date the change was reported, pro- vided any necessary verification was returned by the due date. A supplemental issuance may be necessary in some cases. If neces- sary verification is not returned by the due date, take appropriate action based on what type of verification was requested. If verifica- tion is returned late, the increase must affect the month after verifi- cation is returned. Example: Rich reports and provides proof of a dependent care expense on March 23rd. Act on the change by April 2nd. May’s