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BAM 600 44 of 50 HEARINGS BPB 2026-014 5-1-2026

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

Example: A client applies in December 2004 and the specialist determines eligibility in January 2005. The MA begin date is January 2005. There is no eligibility for December 2004 because it is before January of the current year. Notifying Partners If a MDHHS partner was involved in the hearing, a copy of the hearing decision must be faxed, mailed, or emailed (use their preferred mode of communication) to the partner within 24 hours of receipt. Implementing the Hearing Decision All Programs All hearing decisions must be recorded in Bridges, on the Hearing Restore Benefits screen. Some hearing decisions require implementation by the local office. Implement a decision and order within 10 calendar days of the mail- ing date on the hearing decision. Do not provide a notice of case action. The hearing decision serves as notice of the action. If implementation requires a redetermination, send a notice of case action on the redetermination action. Implement the hearing decision pending a court appeal unless a circuit court or other court with jurisdiction issues an order requiring a stay. Note: Specialists will be notified by the Legal Affairs Administration if MDHHS is not to implement a hearing decision because of a court stay. If such an order is received from the client, AHR or a court, or if there are any questions, contact Legal Affairs Administration; see Administrative Policy, APL 410, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). If unable to determine what action is required, contact the policy clarification mailbox. Policy staff will clarify the situation with the appropriate supervisory ALJ. If a hearing decision or a local office review results in Medicaid eligibility, send or give the client a DHS-334, Reimbursement Notice. This notice explains the procedure for a client to follow to request reimbursement of paid medical bills from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).