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BAM 720 11 of 19 INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026
BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Investigation Disposition Report to verify the actual amount of program overpayments. FIP, SDA, RCA and FAP IPV findings result in a higher administrative repayment amount of the overpayment and member disqualification for the program in which it occurred. OIG OEA must complete repayment and disqualification actions within 10 days of receipt of the OIG final disposition or signed MDHHS-4350 and MDHHS-830. DISQUALIFICATION FIP, SDA, RCA and FAP Disqualify an active or inactive recipient who: • Is found by a court or hearing decision to have committed IPV. • Has signed a MDHHS-826 or MDHHS-830. • If found responsible through an administrative hearing or convicted in court of duplicate receipt of assistance. • For FAP, is found by MOAHR or a court to have misused or trafficked FAP benefits. A disqualified recipient remains a member of an active group as long as he lives with them. Other eligible group members may con- tinue to receive benefits. See BEM 400, BEM 518, and BEM 554 for treatment of the assets and income of disqualified group members. CDC Providers Only See BEM 707 for provider disqualifications. Standard Disqualification Periods FIP, SDA, RCA and FAP The standard disqualification period is used in all instances except when a court orders a different period; see Non-Standard Disqualification Periods in this item.