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BAM 502 1 of 2 FOOD BENEFIT REPLACEMENT BPB 2025-022 10-1-2025

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

DEPARTMENT POLICY Food Assistance recipients may be issued a replacement of Food Assistance Program (FAP) benefits when food purchased with FAP benefits has been destroyed in a domestic misfortune or disaster and reported timely. See BAM 401E, Electronic Benefit Transfer Issuance System, for policy regarding replacement of Bridge cards. Limits There is no limit to the number of replacements for food purchased with food assistance benefits and destroyed in a domestic misfor- tune or disaster. Individual Responsibilities Replacements and reauthorizations are processed only if the individual reports the loss timely. Timely means within 10 days if the loss is due to domestic misfortune or disaster. However, if day 10 falls on a weekend or holiday and it is reported on the next workday, it is still considered timely. Once the individual reports the loss, they must be given or sent a DHS-601, Food Replacement Affidavit, and a VCL giving them 10 days to return the DHS-601. Approval and Denial of Replacements The request for replacement must be completed within 10 days of the request, or within two working days of receipt of the signed DHS-601, whichever is later. If approving or denying a replacement, send the individual a MDHHS-176, Client Notice, within 10 days of the individual's request. Domestic Misfortune or Disaster Domestic misfortunes or disasters include events which occur through no fault of the individual, such as fires, floods or electrical outages. Verify the circumstances through a collateral contact, a community agency, utility company or a home visit, and note it on the DHS-601.

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BAM 502 1 of 2 FOOD BENEFIT REPLACEMENT BPB 2025-022 10-1-2025

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

DEPARTMENT POLICY Food Assistance recipients may be issued a replacement of Food Assistance Program (FAP) benefits when food purchased with FAP benefits has been destroyed in a domestic misfortune or disaster and reported timely. See BAM 401E, Electronic Benefit Transfer Issuance System, for policy regarding replacement of Bridge cards. Limits There is no limit to the number of replacements for food purchased with food assistance benefits and destroyed in a domestic misfor- tune or disaster. Individual Responsibilities Replacements and reauthorizations are processed only if the individual reports the loss timely. Timely means within 10 days if the loss is due to domestic misfortune or disaster. However, if day 10 falls on a weekend or holiday and it is reported on the next workday, it is still considered timely. Once the individual reports the loss, they must be given or sent a DHS-601, Food Replacement Affidavit, and a VCL giving them 10 days to return the DHS-601. Approval and Denial of Replacements The request for replacement must be completed within 10 days of the request, or within two working days of receipt of the signed DHS-601, whichever is later. If approving or denying a replacement, send the individual a MDHHS-176, Client Notice, within 10 days of the individual's request. Domestic Misfortune or Disaster Domestic misfortunes or disasters include events which occur through no fault of the individual, such as fires, floods or electrical outages. Verify the circumstances through a collateral contact, a community agency, utility company or a home visit, and note it on the DHS-601.