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BEM 230A 23 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

through the FSSP Main Menu and follow-up accordingly with clients who must return a DHS-630, Activity Log. Enter actual hours of par- ticipation at least monthly for each client with assigned activities. This client is advised of this requirement on the DHS-1538, Work and Self-Sufficiency Rules, at application. If the client does not return the activity log by the due date, it is treated as a noncompliance; see BEM 233A, Failure to Meet Employment Related Requirements. Validity of activity logs should be monitored, and best practice is to check one entry for each client once per month. Deferrals See Verification Sources in this item for more information. Verify the following reasons for deferral: • Temporary Incapacity. Obtain medical evidence if the client claims a disabling condition expected to last 90 days or less. If needed, authorize a general medical exam or payment for a medical report; see BAM 815. • Disability. If the client claims a disabling condition expected to last more than 90 days, it must be verified by one of the following: Note from client’s doctor. DHS-49. DHS-54A. DHS-54E (the DHS 54E can be completed by a P.A. or N.P.) • Problem Pregnancy. If the client claims an inability to participate in PATH based on pregnancy complications, it must be verified by one of the following: Note from client’s doctor. DHS-49. DHS-54A. DHS-54E (the DHS 54E can be completed by a P.A. or N.P.). • Care of a Spouse/Child with Disabilities. A doctor/ physician's assistant must verify all of the following in writing