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BEM 215 2 of 4 RCA GROUP COMPOSITION BPB 2013-012 7-1-2013

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

bility. CG members have a RCA EDG participation status of eligible adult. Note: The RCA payment standard is based on the CG size. EDG Participation Status The RCA EDG participation status explains the role the individual plays in the RCA eligibility determination. The countable income and assets of individuals having an eligible or disqualified RCA EDG participation status are considered in determining RCA eligibility. Eligibility Determination Group The RCA EDG means those individuals living together whose infor- mation is needed to determine eligibility for RCA. Note: Individuals with an EDG participation status of disqualified adult remain in the RCA EDG. Disqualified individuals must meet all program requirements. Bridges considers their income and assets. Emancipated An individual under the age of 18 is emancipated if any of the fol- lowing apply:  Ever validly married.  Emancipated by court order.  On active duty with the armed forces of the United States. Living Together Living together means sharing a home, where individuals usually sleep, except for temporary absences. Refugee A refugee is an individual who meets the criteria under the REFU- GEES section in BEM 630 or BEM 225A. Temporary Absence A temporarily absent individual is considered to be living in the home when all of the following are true:

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BEM 215 2 of 4 RCA GROUP COMPOSITION BPB 2013-012 7-1-2013

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

bility. CG members have a RCA EDG participation status of eligible adult. Note: The RCA payment standard is based on the CG size. EDG Participation Status The RCA EDG participation status explains the role the individual plays in the RCA eligibility determination. The countable income and assets of individuals having an eligible or disqualified RCA EDG participation status are considered in determining RCA eligibility. Eligibility Determination Group The RCA EDG means those individuals living together whose infor- mation is needed to determine eligibility for RCA. Note: Individuals with an EDG participation status of disqualified adult remain in the RCA EDG. Disqualified individuals must meet all program requirements. Bridges considers their income and assets. Emancipated An individual under the age of 18 is emancipated if any of the fol- lowing apply:  Ever validly married.  Emancipated by court order.  On active duty with the armed forces of the United States. Living Together Living together means sharing a home, where individuals usually sleep, except for temporary absences. Refugee A refugee is an individual who meets the criteria under the REFU- GEES section in BEM 630 or BEM 225A. Temporary Absence A temporarily absent individual is considered to be living in the home when all of the following are true: