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BAM 310 18 of 29 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO CASE RECORDS BPB 2022-015 7-1-2022

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

Client Lists FIP, CDC and SDA Without prior written consent, MDHHS may furnish a list of clients or release information about groups of clients only if either: • It is directly related to the administration of MDHHS programs. • It is to be used by a charitable organization solely to benefit those clients directly. Additionally, it is not to be used for commercial or political purposes. For client consent requirements see Releases for Program Administration and Case Record Access by Charitable Organizations in this item. All Programs Inform any other requestor that the information can be released only with the clients' prior written consent and that MDHHS will cooperate as follows: • The local office will prepare a release that includes the requestor's identity, the purpose, and the information requested. The release will be sent to the clients, who may consent or refuse. • Only information about those who furnish written consent will be provided. Community Agencies All Programs Many communities have social service exchanges or central registration systems where member agencies send and draw information about specific clients. MDHHS may contribute information only with the client's written consent.

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BAM 310 18 of 29 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO CASE RECORDS BPB 2022-015 7-1-2022

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

Client Lists FIP, CDC and SDA Without prior written consent, MDHHS may furnish a list of clients or release information about groups of clients only if either: • It is directly related to the administration of MDHHS programs. • It is to be used by a charitable organization solely to benefit those clients directly. Additionally, it is not to be used for commercial or political purposes. For client consent requirements see Releases for Program Administration and Case Record Access by Charitable Organizations in this item. All Programs Inform any other requestor that the information can be released only with the clients' prior written consent and that MDHHS will cooperate as follows: • The local office will prepare a release that includes the requestor's identity, the purpose, and the information requested. The release will be sent to the clients, who may consent or refuse. • Only information about those who furnish written consent will be provided. Community Agencies All Programs Many communities have social service exchanges or central registration systems where member agencies send and draw information about specific clients. MDHHS may contribute information only with the client's written consent.