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BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Assets There is no asset test. Income Eligibility Income eligibility exists when net income does not exceed 195 percent of the federal poverty level; see BEM 500 to determine net income. Ex Parte Review An ex parte review (see glossary) is required before Medicaid closures where there is an actual or anticipated change. When possible, an ex parte review should begin at least 90 days before the anticipated change is expected to result in case closure. The review includes consideration of all MA categories; see BAM 115 and 220. LEGAL BASE MA Social Security Act, Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XXI),1920. The Affordable Care Act of 2010 is the collective term for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Publication L. 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Recovery Act (Publication L. 111-152).