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BEM 227 2 of 3 STRIKERS BPB 2026-007 4-1-2026

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

• Evaluate the FAP group's nonfinancial eligibility on the day before the strike. If those factors were met, evaluate current nonfinancial eligibility. • Calculate the FAP group's countable pre-strike income. If the group was income eligible, combine The striker's pre-strike or current countable income, whichever is higher, plus Current countable income of other FAP group members. See Bridges Eligibility Manul (BEM) 550, FAP Income Budgeting. The FAP group is eligible if it meets all the above conditions. Both pre-strike and current circumstances must be verified. Document the case record including both the pre-strike and current circumstances. Use of Union or Company Facilities FAP Only Do not complete FAP certifications using services or facilities of organizations or individuals involved in a strike/lockout. However, you may use union or company officials to verify applicant informa- tion. ONGOING FIP Only If a group member was on strike on the last day of the report month, remove the striker from the group for two pay periods or until the strike ends, whichever is longer. Remove their spouse, if they live together, and their natural/adopted children who live with them. FAP Only Refer to the Application section in this item to determine whether a FAP group with a striker continues to be eligible.

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BEM 227 2 of 3 STRIKERS BPB 2026-007 4-1-2026

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

• Evaluate the FAP group's nonfinancial eligibility on the day before the strike. If those factors were met, evaluate current nonfinancial eligibility. • Calculate the FAP group's countable pre-strike income. If the group was income eligible, combine The striker's pre-strike or current countable income, whichever is higher, plus Current countable income of other FAP group members. See Bridges Eligibility Manul (BEM) 550, FAP Income Budgeting. The FAP group is eligible if it meets all the above conditions. Both pre-strike and current circumstances must be verified. Document the case record including both the pre-strike and current circumstances. Use of Union or Company Facilities FAP Only Do not complete FAP certifications using services or facilities of organizations or individuals involved in a strike/lockout. However, you may use union or company officials to verify applicant informa- tion. ONGOING FIP Only If a group member was on strike on the last day of the report month, remove the striker from the group for two pay periods or until the strike ends, whichever is longer. Remove their spouse, if they live together, and their natural/adopted children who live with them. FAP Only Refer to the Application section in this item to determine whether a FAP group with a striker continues to be eligible.