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BAM 700 6 of 10 BENEFIT OVERPAYMENTS BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

• Immediately correct the current benefits if necessary following the change processing requirements in BAM 220. • Do not enter historical information relating to the potential overpayment within the Bridges case. • Complete an Overpayment Referral in Bridges within 60 days. Ensure the following: Select the appropriate overpayment type; agency error (AE) or client error (CE). For all CE overpayments, evaluate the potential overpayment for a suspected IPV; see BAM 720 for IPV criteria. If IPV is suspected, ensure Yes is checked for Suspected IPV. Ensure all relevant evidence is attached to the overpayment referral. Exception: FAP QC and federal CDC potentially discovered overpayments must be referred within seven days of receipt of the FAP QC and CDC audit findings. FIP, RCA and FAP Do not refer a potential overpayment if at the time it occurred the group did not include an eligible or disqualified adult. Medicaid (MA) Only Do not pursue overpayment of agency errors. Refer suspected IPV errors to OIG; see BAM 710. CDC Only For individuals/clients processed under CDC Expedited Service, BAM 118, benefits issued for child care services provided during the presumptive eligibility period will not be considered an overpayment, regardless of whether the ongoing eligibility determination is approved or denied.

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BAM 700 6 of 10 BENEFIT OVERPAYMENTS BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

• Immediately correct the current benefits if necessary following the change processing requirements in BAM 220. • Do not enter historical information relating to the potential overpayment within the Bridges case. • Complete an Overpayment Referral in Bridges within 60 days. Ensure the following: Select the appropriate overpayment type; agency error (AE) or client error (CE). For all CE overpayments, evaluate the potential overpayment for a suspected IPV; see BAM 720 for IPV criteria. If IPV is suspected, ensure Yes is checked for Suspected IPV. Ensure all relevant evidence is attached to the overpayment referral. Exception: FAP QC and federal CDC potentially discovered overpayments must be referred within seven days of receipt of the FAP QC and CDC audit findings. FIP, RCA and FAP Do not refer a potential overpayment if at the time it occurred the group did not include an eligible or disqualified adult. Medicaid (MA) Only Do not pursue overpayment of agency errors. Refer suspected IPV errors to OIG; see BAM 710. CDC Only For individuals/clients processed under CDC Expedited Service, BAM 118, benefits issued for child care services provided during the presumptive eligibility period will not be considered an overpayment, regardless of whether the ongoing eligibility determination is approved or denied.