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BEM 202 1 of 7 IMMUNIZATIONS BPB 2018-017 10-1-2018

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

DEPARTMENT POLICY FIP Only Each eligible child under age six must receive all immunizations recommended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The group is in compliance when immunizations have begun for all children subject to this requirement. The group's payment standard is reduced by $25 for each month in which the following apply: • One or more eligible children under age six are not immunized, and • The group has no unresolved barriers to immunizations. Consider a child to be age six for the full month in which he/she reaches age six. Child Development and Care (CDC) Only Each non-exempt, eligible child for whom CDC is requested must receive all immunizations recommended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), as verified by self-certification. The child is in compliance when immunizations have begun. Note: A licensed child care provider may require documentation related to immunizations, and may allow less time to comply with immunization requirements than the CDC program. These licensing requirements do not impact a child’s eligibility for the CDC benefit. Clients (parents) should discuss these requirements with their licensed provider. EXEMPTIONS FIP and CDC A child is exempt from the immunization requirement if: • He/she is under two months of age. • Immunizations are medically inappropriate for the child. • Immunizations are contrary to the family's religious beliefs.

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BEM 202 1 of 7 IMMUNIZATIONS BPB 2018-017 10-1-2018

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

DEPARTMENT POLICY FIP Only Each eligible child under age six must receive all immunizations recommended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The group is in compliance when immunizations have begun for all children subject to this requirement. The group's payment standard is reduced by $25 for each month in which the following apply: • One or more eligible children under age six are not immunized, and • The group has no unresolved barriers to immunizations. Consider a child to be age six for the full month in which he/she reaches age six. Child Development and Care (CDC) Only Each non-exempt, eligible child for whom CDC is requested must receive all immunizations recommended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), as verified by self-certification. The child is in compliance when immunizations have begun. Note: A licensed child care provider may require documentation related to immunizations, and may allow less time to comply with immunization requirements than the CDC program. These licensing requirements do not impact a child’s eligibility for the CDC benefit. Clients (parents) should discuss these requirements with their licensed provider. EXEMPTIONS FIP and CDC A child is exempt from the immunization requirement if: • He/she is under two months of age. • Immunizations are medically inappropriate for the child. • Immunizations are contrary to the family's religious beliefs.