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BAM 600 28 of 50 HEARINGS BPB 2026-014 5-1-2026

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

When Changes Occur Pending the Hearing All Programs Pending the hearing decision, restored benefits must not be reduced or terminated unless: • A change not related to the hearing issue occurs that affects the recipient's eligibility or benefits; and • The recipient or AHR fails to request a hearing about the change after the subsequent notice of negative action. Note: For FIP only, the client must continue participation with the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) program unless the hearing request was the result of non-cooperation. FAP Only Pending the hearing decision, restored benefits must not be reduced or terminated unless: • The benefit period expires. Note: The client may reapply and be determined eligible for a new benefit period and amount based on a new application. Recouping Program Benefits All Programs If a hearing request is filed timely and program benefits are restored, recoup overissuances if: • The request is later withdrawn. • MOAHR denies the request. • The client or AHR fails to appear for the hearing and MOAHR issues an order of dismissal. • The hearing decision upholds the department's action.

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BAM 600 28 of 50 HEARINGS BPB 2026-014 5-1-2026

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

When Changes Occur Pending the Hearing All Programs Pending the hearing decision, restored benefits must not be reduced or terminated unless: • A change not related to the hearing issue occurs that affects the recipient's eligibility or benefits; and • The recipient or AHR fails to request a hearing about the change after the subsequent notice of negative action. Note: For FIP only, the client must continue participation with the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) program unless the hearing request was the result of non-cooperation. FAP Only Pending the hearing decision, restored benefits must not be reduced or terminated unless: • The benefit period expires. Note: The client may reapply and be determined eligible for a new benefit period and amount based on a new application. Recouping Program Benefits All Programs If a hearing request is filed timely and program benefits are restored, recoup overissuances if: • The request is later withdrawn. • MOAHR denies the request. • The client or AHR fails to appear for the hearing and MOAHR issues an order of dismissal. • The hearing decision upholds the department's action.