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BAM 720 13 of 19 INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

When the grantee in a joint FIP/SDA/RCA and FAP case is disqualified for FAP, open the group’s FAP under a separate case number if: • There is another adult in the FAP case, and • The disqualified member remains the FIP/SDA/RCA grantee. • Continue a joint FIP/SDA/RCA and FAP case under a single case number after the grantee's FAP disqualification if the other adult FAP member becomes the grantee for both groups. FAP Program Violations FAP Only Courts order FAP program disqualifications for misuse or trafficking of program benefits; see BEM 203 for more information. Apply disqualification periods when a recipient is convicted by a state or federal court, as follows: • Two years when the recipient has been convicted of trading FAP to acquire illegal drugs. • Lifetime period when the recipient has been convicted of: Trading FAP to acquire illegal drugs for a second time. Trading FAP to acquire firearms, ammunition or explosives. Trafficking FAP with a value of $500 or more. • The standard IPV disqualification periods apply to FAP misuse or trafficking convictions less than $500. The standard IPV disqualification periods apply to FAP misuse or trafficking determinations made by MOAHR or by the client signing an IPV Repayment Agreement. CLIENT NOTIFICATION All Programs Notify the client of IPV repayment and disqualification actions via the DHS-4357, IPV Client Notice. OIG OEAs have 10 days after receiving disposition to initiate repayment and disqualification actions.

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BAM 720 13 of 19 INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

When the grantee in a joint FIP/SDA/RCA and FAP case is disqualified for FAP, open the group’s FAP under a separate case number if: • There is another adult in the FAP case, and • The disqualified member remains the FIP/SDA/RCA grantee. • Continue a joint FIP/SDA/RCA and FAP case under a single case number after the grantee's FAP disqualification if the other adult FAP member becomes the grantee for both groups. FAP Program Violations FAP Only Courts order FAP program disqualifications for misuse or trafficking of program benefits; see BEM 203 for more information. Apply disqualification periods when a recipient is convicted by a state or federal court, as follows: • Two years when the recipient has been convicted of trading FAP to acquire illegal drugs. • Lifetime period when the recipient has been convicted of: Trading FAP to acquire illegal drugs for a second time. Trading FAP to acquire firearms, ammunition or explosives. Trafficking FAP with a value of $500 or more. • The standard IPV disqualification periods apply to FAP misuse or trafficking convictions less than $500. The standard IPV disqualification periods apply to FAP misuse or trafficking determinations made by MOAHR or by the client signing an IPV Repayment Agreement. CLIENT NOTIFICATION All Programs Notify the client of IPV repayment and disqualification actions via the DHS-4357, IPV Client Notice. OIG OEAs have 10 days after receiving disposition to initiate repayment and disqualification actions.