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not disposed of within 45 days, the task and reminder is escalated to the specialist’s supervisor. FAP The wage match information is held and addressed at the next semi-annual, mid-certification or redetermination (whichever comes first).

Reconciling Discrepancies FIP, SDA, CDC, MA, and FAP Reconcile each match on the alert by verifying the client’s work his- tory stated on the application or other information in the client’s case record. Compare that with the wage match information to resolve the following: • Is the person reported by LEO the MDHHS client? • Was the client required to report earnings? • Were the earnings already reported to MDHHS? • Is a referral to the overpayment establishment analyst needed to pursue an overpayment ? If there is a discrepancy, request verification from the client. FAP Only If FAP is active with another program and the wage match information is returned, it can be acted on. However, FAP cannot be closed for failure to provide the wage match information if the match is held. Verifying Earned Income Request verification of the wage match earnings by generating a DHS-4638, Wage Match Client Notice, from Bridges. The DHS- 4638 automatically gives the client 30 days to provide verification. UCB Match Alert Dispose of each recipient identified on the wage match alert.

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BAM 802 2 of 5 WAGE MATCH AND UCB BPB 2026-014 5-1-2026

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

not disposed of within 45 days, the task and reminder is escalated to the specialist’s supervisor. FAP The wage match information is held and addressed at the next semi-annual, mid-certification or redetermination (whichever comes first).

Reconciling Discrepancies FIP, SDA, CDC, MA, and FAP Reconcile each match on the alert by verifying the client’s work his- tory stated on the application or other information in the client’s case record. Compare that with the wage match information to resolve the following: • Is the person reported by LEO the MDHHS client? • Was the client required to report earnings? • Were the earnings already reported to MDHHS? • Is a referral to the overpayment establishment analyst needed to pursue an overpayment ? If there is a discrepancy, request verification from the client. FAP Only If FAP is active with another program and the wage match information is returned, it can be acted on. However, FAP cannot be closed for failure to provide the wage match information if the match is held. Verifying Earned Income Request verification of the wage match earnings by generating a DHS-4638, Wage Match Client Notice, from Bridges. The DHS- 4638 automatically gives the client 30 days to provide verification. UCB Match Alert Dispose of each recipient identified on the wage match alert.