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BAM 715 2 of 11 CLIENT/CDC PROVIDER ERROR OVERPAYMENTS BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

Family Independence Program (FIP) Only Do not recover children's clothing allowance funds that were issued due to an incorrect FIP eligibility determination; see Bridges Administrative Manual (BAM) 405. Food Assistance Program (FAP) Only The overpayment claims calculation cannot include the 15 percent benefit increase issued during the months of January 2021 through June 2021 per the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The overpayment claims calculation cannot include the 15 percent benefit increase issued during the months of July 2021 through September 2021 per the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Do not recover replacement benefits; see BAM 502. State Emergency Relief (SER) and Direct Support Services (DSS) For SER follow Emergency Relief Manual (ERM) 306 and ERM 404 for benefit recovery. For DSS follow BEM 232. 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. CDC Providers Only All overpayments established in the local office for CDC providers are sent by ID mail to: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Child Development and Care 105 W. Allegan St. - 2nd Floor PO Box 30267 Lansing, MI 48909 Attention: CDC Overpayment