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BEM 212 11 of 13 FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GROUP COMPOSITION BPB 2025-015 6-1-2025

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

VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Verify group composition factors if the information given is questionable. Such factors might include boarder status, age or senior members, and inability to purchase and prepare meals separately. Primary Caretaker Accept the client’s statement regarding the number of days per month (on average) a child sleeps in their home. Verify only if ques- tionable or disputed by the other parent. Senior Impaired Status A person's impaired status must be verified if it is not obvious and it affects the FAP group composition. VERIFICATION SOURCES Verify the factors below using one of the listed sources. Boarder Status Written statement from the board provider that indicates the amount paid for board. Impaired (Disability Considered Permanent Under SSA) The following is a partial list of disabilities considered permanent under the SSA: • Permanent loss of the use of both hands, both feet, or one hand and one foot. • Amputation of a leg at the hip. • Amputation of a leg or foot because of diabetes mellitus or a peripheral vascular disease. • Total deafness, not correctable by surgery or a hearing aid.

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BEM 212 11 of 13 FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GROUP COMPOSITION BPB 2025-015 6-1-2025

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

VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Verify group composition factors if the information given is questionable. Such factors might include boarder status, age or senior members, and inability to purchase and prepare meals separately. Primary Caretaker Accept the client’s statement regarding the number of days per month (on average) a child sleeps in their home. Verify only if ques- tionable or disputed by the other parent. Senior Impaired Status A person's impaired status must be verified if it is not obvious and it affects the FAP group composition. VERIFICATION SOURCES Verify the factors below using one of the listed sources. Boarder Status Written statement from the board provider that indicates the amount paid for board. Impaired (Disability Considered Permanent Under SSA) The following is a partial list of disabilities considered permanent under the SSA: • Permanent loss of the use of both hands, both feet, or one hand and one foot. • Amputation of a leg at the hip. • Amputation of a leg or foot because of diabetes mellitus or a peripheral vascular disease. • Total deafness, not correctable by surgery or a hearing aid.