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BAM 425 2 of 8 VOLUNTARY VENDOR PAYMENTS BPB 2014-015 7-1-2014

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

The total vendored amount must leave at least a $2.00 grant. If less than $2.00 remains, see Setting Vendor Priorities in the VENDOR PAYMENTS section in this item. VENDOR PAYMENTS

Providers Shelter providers seeking vendored payments must first:  Furnish their federal employer ID number, Michigan temporary ID number, or social security number; and  Enroll in the Model Payments System (MPS); see BAM 435. Shelter The client may specify any monthly amount to be vendored. Clients in manufactured (mobile or modular) homes may choose to have home purchase and lot rental payments vendored separately. Rent To have rent vendored, the client must first complete the DHS-560 section indicating he agrees/objects to release of his name and address to the local housing code enforcement authority. Note: Enforcement authorities include the Michigan Department of Community Health. Vendor payments are not affected if the client objects to the information release. In Bridges under Wrap Up, Issuances-Details and answer Yes to vendor assignment. On the Cash Vendor Assignment Details page, select the Vendor Type Shelter and enter the Vendor Amount. The local office is to complete a DHS-4493, Local Agency Code Compli- ance Referral, attach the CF-090 and forward them to the housing authority. Vendored Rent NOT Authorized in Certain Situations Do not authorize vendored rent in the following situations:  The local housing authority notifies DHS that