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BEM 130 3 of 3 MICHILD BPB 2024-001 1-1-2024

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

Note: An ex parte review (see glossary) is required before Medicaid closures when there is an actual or anticipated change, unless the change would result in closure due to ineligibility for all Medicaid. When possible, an ex parte review should begin at least 90 days before the anticipated change is expected to result in case closure. The ex parte review includes consideration of all MA categories; see BAM 115 and 220. HEARINGS MIChild applicants and beneficiaries are entitled to full hearing rights. Individuals have the right to contest a department decision affecting Medicaid eligibility whenever they believe the decision is incorrect, or when their application is not acted upon with reasonable promptness; see BAM 600, Hearings. LEGAL BASE MA

Social Security Act XXI, 1905(u)(2)(B) 42 CFR 457.320(A)(2) and (3). 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XIV) 42 CFR 435.229 and 435.4