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BEM 166 2 of 3 GROUP 2 AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED BPB 2017-008 4-1-2017

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

FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY FACTORS

Groups Use fiscal and asset group policies for SSI-related groups in BEM 211. Assets Countable assets cannot exceed the asset limit in BEM 400. Countable assets are determined based on MA policies in BEM 400, 401 and 402. Divestment Policy in BEM 405 applies. Income Eligibility Income eligibility exists when net income does not exceed the Group 2 needs in BEM 544. Apply the MA policies in BEM 500, 530, 540 (for children) or 541 (for adults), and 544 to determine net income. If the net income exceeds Group 2 needs, MA eligibility is still possible per BEM 545. 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 reivew 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. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Verification requirements for all eligibility factors are in the appropri- ate manual items.

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BEM 166 2 of 3 GROUP 2 AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED BPB 2017-008 4-1-2017

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

FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY FACTORS

Groups Use fiscal and asset group policies for SSI-related groups in BEM 211. Assets Countable assets cannot exceed the asset limit in BEM 400. Countable assets are determined based on MA policies in BEM 400, 401 and 402. Divestment Policy in BEM 405 applies. Income Eligibility Income eligibility exists when net income does not exceed the Group 2 needs in BEM 544. Apply the MA policies in BEM 500, 530, 540 (for children) or 541 (for adults), and 544 to determine net income. If the net income exceeds Group 2 needs, MA eligibility is still possible per BEM 545. 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 reivew 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. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Verification requirements for all eligibility factors are in the appropri- ate manual items.