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BEM 148 1 of 3 FLINT WATER GROUP BPB 2025-022 10-1-2025

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

EFFECTIVE May 9, 2016. DEPARTMENT POLICY Medicaid (MA) Only The Flint Water Group is a MAGI-related MA category. Flint Water Group coverage is available to any individual under the age of 21, pregnant women, and children born to pregnant women who were served by the Flint water system from April 1, 2014 through September 30, 2025. An individual was served by the Flint water system if he or she consumed water drawn from the Flint water system and: • resided in a dwelling connected to the Flint water system, • had employment by an entity served by the Flint water system, • received child care or education in a dwelling/structure connected to the Flint water system. Household income cannot exceed 400% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). MAGI-based income methodologies are used in calculating household income. Individuals in this group cannot be otherwise eligible for or enrolled in any other Medicaid group. There are no premiums associated with the Flint Water Group. All eligibility factors must be met in the calendar month being tested.

Presumptive Eligibility Refer to BEM 136 for presumptive eligibility policy.