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BEM 230A 18 of 26 EMPLOYMENT AND/OR SELF-SUFFICIENCY RELATED ACTIVITIES: FIP BPB 2022-020 10-1-2022

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

REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY DEFERRAL FROM PATH

Deferral Not Granted Do all the following when a request for deferral is not granted: • Document the basis of the decision including any limitations or restrictions in the FSSP under the Barriers and Referrals tab. • Inform the individual that he/she did not meet the criteria for the deferral and that he/she will be required to participate in PATH. • Refer the client to PATH as outlined in BEM 228, providing information on any limitations to full participation using Other MWA Referral Comments on the Employment Services Detail Screen. Advise the client of his/her right to: • Discuss the deferral decision with a supervisor. • File a grievance with the one-stop service center if he/she disagrees with the activities assigned at PATH. • File a hearing regarding denial of support services such as transportation assistance, child care assistance, decrease in benefits. Note: When a deferral is not granted, it is not a loss of benefits, termination or negative action. When a client requests a hearing based on not being granted a deferral, be sure to advise the client at the pre-hearing conference and use the DHS-3050, Hearing Summary, to inform the administrative law judge the action did not result in a loss of benefits or services. Be sure the client understands the time to file a hearing is once he/she receives a Notice of Case Action for noncompliance. Deferral Granted When a request for deferral is granted:

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BEM 230A 18 of 26 EMPLOYMENT AND/OR SELF-SUFFICIENCY RELATED ACTIVITIES: FIP BPB 2022-020 10-1-2022

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

REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY DEFERRAL FROM PATH

Deferral Not Granted Do all the following when a request for deferral is not granted: • Document the basis of the decision including any limitations or restrictions in the FSSP under the Barriers and Referrals tab. • Inform the individual that he/she did not meet the criteria for the deferral and that he/she will be required to participate in PATH. • Refer the client to PATH as outlined in BEM 228, providing information on any limitations to full participation using Other MWA Referral Comments on the Employment Services Detail Screen. Advise the client of his/her right to: • Discuss the deferral decision with a supervisor. • File a grievance with the one-stop service center if he/she disagrees with the activities assigned at PATH. • File a hearing regarding denial of support services such as transportation assistance, child care assistance, decrease in benefits. Note: When a deferral is not granted, it is not a loss of benefits, termination or negative action. When a client requests a hearing based on not being granted a deferral, be sure to advise the client at the pre-hearing conference and use the DHS-3050, Hearing Summary, to inform the administrative law judge the action did not result in a loss of benefits or services. Be sure the client understands the time to file a hearing is once he/she receives a Notice of Case Action for noncompliance. Deferral Granted When a request for deferral is granted: