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

4. If the client claims a notice was lost or never received, or if you need a copy, the DSP can reproduce a copy for the client or you; see Obtaining IRS Notice Copies in this item. 5. The client must verify the information on the notice. • If the client cannot verify the notice information, have the client enter the name and address of the third-party source and sign a DHS-20, Verification of Assets, to allow for release of information from the institution listed on the notice. • If the client refuses to verify the information, use appropriate Bridges Eligibility Manuals and Bridges Administrative Manuals procedures to deny or close the case or reduce benefits. Note: FAP only cases can only be addressed at the next redetermination/semi-annual contact or mid-certification. If FAP is active with another program and the match information is returned, it can be acted on. However, FAP cannot be closed for failure to provide the match information if the match is held.

VERIFICATIONS FIP, SDA, MA and FAP Information on IRS match notices is unverified. Do not take a neg- ative action based solely on that information. Seek verifications from the client or third party which establish fac- tors such as the following: • Time period involved. • The asset that generated the income. • Whether the asset and/or income was available to the client. When verification is unavailable to both you and the client, use the best available information to determine current eligibility and docu- ment in the case record. Once verification is received, use appropriate BEM and BAM pro- cessing procedures to determine past and current eligibility, benefit denial/closure/reduction.