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BAM 700 9 of 10 BENEFIT OVERPAYMENTS BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026
BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
• Provide calculation of the amount and OP period. These overpayments are not tracked on BRS. OIG will inform the Collections Unit when an accounts receivable needs to be established. WELFARE FRAUD REFERRAL The public can contact their local MDHHS office to report suspected welfare fraud or submit a Welfare Fraud Complaint form online. Responsibility Local Office Actions • Receive a call. • Enter into online fraud database. • Complete file clearance. • Forward to fraud coordinator. Central Office Actions • Access and review fraud referrals submitted online by the public via the database. • Complete file clearance to determine affected county. • Forward referral electronically to the designated fraud coordinator in local office. RESOURCES FIP Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996., P. L. 104-193 of 1996, as amended 1939 PA 280 as amended (Social Welfare Act) MCL 400.1 et seq MCL 400.60 Mich Admin Code, R 400.3129 - 400.3131 MA 42 CFR 431.230(b) MCL 400.60