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BAM 301 12 of 14 AP CASE READING GUIDE BPB 2022-001 1-1-2022

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

F. INCOME

1) Earned BEM 500, 517, 518, 530, 535, 540, 541, 545, 549, 550, 552 • Was the reported earned income consistent with other case documents such as DHS-1171, MRS forms, tape matches, MDHHS-38, pay stubs, etc.? If no, were inconsistencies clarified and documented? • If there is a responsible relative in the home, was an income test done and was income properly deemed to the group? • Was all countable earned income verified, and were the correct dates and amounts used? • Was only countable earned income budgeted, including tips? 2) Unearned BEM 500, 517, 518, 530, 535, 540, 541, 545, 549, 550, 552 • Was the reported unearned income consistent with case docu- ments, such as DHS-1171, MRS forms, tape matches, DHS- 32, award letters, DHS-3994, etc.? If no, were inconsistencies clarified and documented? • If there is a responsible relative in the home, was an income test done and was income properly deemed to the group? • Was all the countable unearned income verified, and were the correct dates and amounts used? • Was only countable unearned income budgeted, including child support rebates, refunds and reimbursements? • Was the FIP/SDA countable income included in the food assistance budget? (check for automated recoupment) • If the group had windfall income, was an ineligibility period calculated correctly and the client properly notified? 3) Deductions BEM 500, 517, 518, 535, 536, 540, 541, 554, BAM 200 • Were child care expenses reported, verified and allowed?

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BAM 301 12 of 14 AP CASE READING GUIDE BPB 2022-001 1-1-2022

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

F. INCOME

1) Earned BEM 500, 517, 518, 530, 535, 540, 541, 545, 549, 550, 552 • Was the reported earned income consistent with other case documents such as DHS-1171, MRS forms, tape matches, MDHHS-38, pay stubs, etc.? If no, were inconsistencies clarified and documented? • If there is a responsible relative in the home, was an income test done and was income properly deemed to the group? • Was all countable earned income verified, and were the correct dates and amounts used? • Was only countable earned income budgeted, including tips? 2) Unearned BEM 500, 517, 518, 530, 535, 540, 541, 545, 549, 550, 552 • Was the reported unearned income consistent with case docu- ments, such as DHS-1171, MRS forms, tape matches, DHS- 32, award letters, DHS-3994, etc.? If no, were inconsistencies clarified and documented? • If there is a responsible relative in the home, was an income test done and was income properly deemed to the group? • Was all the countable unearned income verified, and were the correct dates and amounts used? • Was only countable unearned income budgeted, including child support rebates, refunds and reimbursements? • Was the FIP/SDA countable income included in the food assistance budget? (check for automated recoupment) • If the group had windfall income, was an ineligibility period calculated correctly and the client properly notified? 3) Deductions BEM 500, 517, 518, 535, 536, 540, 541, 554, BAM 200 • Were child care expenses reported, verified and allowed?