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BEM 213 2 of 4 CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY BPB 2026-003 2-1-2026

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

Disqualified Member A group is not categorically eligible for FAP if any member of the group is FAP disqualified for: • Intentional program violation (IPV). • Fleeing Felon. • Employment-related activity only when the disqualified person is the head of household. Excess Income Denial Categorically Eligible and Non-Categorically Eligible Groups Excess Income Denial FAP groups must verify all countable income before an application or redetermination can be denied for exceeding the income limit. A VCL must be sent giving the group 10 calendar days to provide the income verification. If the group does not provide income verification by the VCL due date, the application or redetermination must be denied for failure to provide verification. If income verification is provided, the application or redetermination can be denied for exceeding the income limit, if applicable. APPLICATION PROCESSING

Verification If questionable, verify that the group: • Meets all the group composition requirements; see BEM 212, Food Assistance Program Group Composition. • Includes all persons who purchase and prepare food together in one FAP group, and • Includes no persons who have been FAP disqualified for IPV, and/or fleeing felon, and/or employment-related activity (only when the disqualified person is the head of household). If categorically eligible, do not verify for FAP purposes: