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BAM 301 7 of 14 AP CASE READING GUIDE BPB 2022-001 1-1-2022

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

B. HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION

1) Relationship BEM 215 • If the relationship of each person is not listed on page 3 of the DHS-1171, is it documented elsewhere? • Were questionable relationships verified? • Are all FIP eligible children living with a specified relative or the relative's spouse? 2) Living Arrangement BEM 210, 211, 212, 215, 250 • Was the presence of the FIP eligible child(ren) verified? • Was the absence of a parent(s) verified? • Is it verified that a residential facility placement was temporary, if claimed? Were other questionable absences verified as temporary? 3) Group Composition BEM 210, 211, 212, 213 • Are all mandatory members included in the applicant group, except those who are disqualified or do not meet a nonfinancial eligibility factor? • If there is a disqualified member in the home, is the reason documented in the case and the correct coding on Bridges? • If a disqualification period has ended and the disqualified person has complied with procedural requirements, was the appropriate action taken to add the member to the eligible group? • Do persons listed on the DHS-1171 who are not included in the FAP group purchase and prepare food separately? (This does not include those who meet the criteria for a senior impaired group.)

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BAM 301 7 of 14 AP CASE READING GUIDE BPB 2022-001 1-1-2022

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

B. HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION

1) Relationship BEM 215 • If the relationship of each person is not listed on page 3 of the DHS-1171, is it documented elsewhere? • Were questionable relationships verified? • Are all FIP eligible children living with a specified relative or the relative's spouse? 2) Living Arrangement BEM 210, 211, 212, 215, 250 • Was the presence of the FIP eligible child(ren) verified? • Was the absence of a parent(s) verified? • Is it verified that a residential facility placement was temporary, if claimed? Were other questionable absences verified as temporary? 3) Group Composition BEM 210, 211, 212, 213 • Are all mandatory members included in the applicant group, except those who are disqualified or do not meet a nonfinancial eligibility factor? • If there is a disqualified member in the home, is the reason documented in the case and the correct coding on Bridges? • If a disqualification period has ended and the disqualified person has complied with procedural requirements, was the appropriate action taken to add the member to the eligible group? • Do persons listed on the DHS-1171 who are not included in the FAP group purchase and prepare food separately? (This does not include those who meet the criteria for a senior impaired group.)