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BAM 720 17 of 19 INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

IPV disqualification periods cannot be interrupted, even if the per- son becomes otherwise ineligible. IPV disqualification from a program, for example FIP, is not counted when later determining the IPV disqualification period for a different program, for example FAP. Disqualifications take precedence over penalties; therefore, disqualification resulting in penalties (benefit reductions) must be ended in order to impose IPV disqualifications. Update IPV Sanctions to remove the disqualified member. CDC Providers Only MiLEAP CDC Policy Unit will initiate disqualifications. Local offices should continue to complete and submit the MDHHS-834 MIGS, Fraud Investigation Request, to OIG when it is discovered a provider may be non-compliant with program requirements; see BEM 707. Standard of Promptness FIP, SDA and FAP Send the individual a DHS-4357 within 10 days after the receipt of: • The investigation disposition indicating IPV was determined. • The hearing decision that IPV occurred. • The signed MDHHS-826 or MDHHS-830. Begin the disqualification the first month after the notice is sent. Untimely Disqualification FIP, SDA, RCA and FAP When a disqualification was not imposed according to the standard of promptness (above): • Impose the disqualification for any remaining months. • Process an agency error overpayment for the benefits issued during the months the person should have been disqualified.

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BAM 720 17 of 19 INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

IPV disqualification periods cannot be interrupted, even if the per- son becomes otherwise ineligible. IPV disqualification from a program, for example FIP, is not counted when later determining the IPV disqualification period for a different program, for example FAP. Disqualifications take precedence over penalties; therefore, disqualification resulting in penalties (benefit reductions) must be ended in order to impose IPV disqualifications. Update IPV Sanctions to remove the disqualified member. CDC Providers Only MiLEAP CDC Policy Unit will initiate disqualifications. Local offices should continue to complete and submit the MDHHS-834 MIGS, Fraud Investigation Request, to OIG when it is discovered a provider may be non-compliant with program requirements; see BEM 707. Standard of Promptness FIP, SDA and FAP Send the individual a DHS-4357 within 10 days after the receipt of: • The investigation disposition indicating IPV was determined. • The hearing decision that IPV occurred. • The signed MDHHS-826 or MDHHS-830. Begin the disqualification the first month after the notice is sent. Untimely Disqualification FIP, SDA, RCA and FAP When a disqualification was not imposed according to the standard of promptness (above): • Impose the disqualification for any remaining months. • Process an agency error overpayment for the benefits issued during the months the person should have been disqualified.