Page 4

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

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

TERMINATION OF CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY When the group is no longer categorically eligible due to imposing a FAP disqualification for IPV, and/or fleeing felon, and/or employment-related activity (only when the disqualified person is the head or household), all FAP eligibility requirements are reviewed to determine whether the group remains eligible. Bridges will send a DHS-1605 to inform the client of any change in eligibility or benefit level. LEGAL BASE FAP 7 CFR 273.2(j) 7 CFR 273.8 Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended