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BAM 720 1 of 19 INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

POLICY All Programs Intentional Program Violation (IPV) is when you intentionally make a false or misleading statement, hide, misrepresent or withhold facts on purpose to receive or continue to receive extra benefits. If we think you committed fraud/IPV, we may hold an administrative hearing, bring criminal charges, or ask you to voluntarily sign a disqualification agreement. This item explains Intentional Program Violation processing and establishment. DEFINITIONS Intentional Program Violation (IPV) IPV consists of having intentionally: • Made a false or misleading statement, or misrepresented, concealed or withheld facts; or • Committed any act that constitutes a violation of the Food Assistance Program (FAP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regulations, or any state statute for the purpose of using, presenting, transferring, acquiring, receiving, possessing, or trafficking of FAP benefits or Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. FAP Only Misuse Misuse is the use, presenting, transferring, acquiring, receiving or possessing, theft, or sale of items purchased with FAP benefits or EBT cards that constitutes a violation of any federal or state statute of FAP regulations or program rules for the purpose of administering this program. Trafficking • The buying, selling, stealing, or otherwise effecting an exchange of FAP benefits issued and accessed via EBT cards, card numbers and personal identification numbers (PINs), or by manual voucher and signature, for cash or consideration