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BEM 212 12 of 13 FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GROUP COMPOSITION BPB 2025-015 6-1-2025

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

• Statutory (legal) blindness, except if due to cataracts or a detached retina. • IQ of 59 or less, established after age 16. • Paraplegia or quadriplegia. • Multiple sclerosis that is severe, recurring, and includes muscle weakness, paralysis, or interference of vision or speech. • Muscular dystrophy with a significant effect on the use of the arms or legs. • Chronic renal disease (documented by persistent, adverse objective findings) resulting in severely reduced kidney function. Age Birth Certificate. Hospital certificate of birth. Other official records containing birth information such as school records, medical records, baptismal record, marriage certificate, or insurance policy. Identification containing birth information such as driver's license or state-issued ID. Newspaper clipping containing the date of birth. Written statements from two or more individuals who know the per- son's age. Inability to Purchase and Prepare Meals Statement from physician or psychologist. Primary Caretaker When primary caretaker status is questionable or disputed, base the determination on the evidence provided by the caretakers. Give each caretaker the opportunity to provide evidence supporting their claim. Suggested verifications include:

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BEM 212 12 of 13 FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GROUP COMPOSITION BPB 2025-015 6-1-2025

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

• Statutory (legal) blindness, except if due to cataracts or a detached retina. • IQ of 59 or less, established after age 16. • Paraplegia or quadriplegia. • Multiple sclerosis that is severe, recurring, and includes muscle weakness, paralysis, or interference of vision or speech. • Muscular dystrophy with a significant effect on the use of the arms or legs. • Chronic renal disease (documented by persistent, adverse objective findings) resulting in severely reduced kidney function. Age Birth Certificate. Hospital certificate of birth. Other official records containing birth information such as school records, medical records, baptismal record, marriage certificate, or insurance policy. Identification containing birth information such as driver's license or state-issued ID. Newspaper clipping containing the date of birth. Written statements from two or more individuals who know the per- son's age. Inability to Purchase and Prepare Meals Statement from physician or psychologist. Primary Caretaker When primary caretaker status is questionable or disputed, base the determination on the evidence provided by the caretakers. Give each caretaker the opportunity to provide evidence supporting their claim. Suggested verifications include: