Page 24

BEM 230A 24 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

using a DHS-54A, Medical Needs or DHS-54E Medical Needs- PATH, form: The disability of the spouse/child needing care and the extent and duration of the disability. The spouse/parent is needed in the home to provide care. The spouse/parent cannot engage in an employment- related activity due to the extent of care required. • Lack of Child Care. Documentation that child care is not attainable from the Great Start Regional Child Care Resource Center serving their county. • Domestic Violence. Document the case file with a written statement. Use other sources of verification listed in this item if questionable. Verify other deferral reasons as needed. VERIFICATION SOURCES

Paid Work Activities The specialist requires verification of hours in a wage earning activity when the client does not participate in PATH. Use one of the following: • Two consecutive paycheck stubs that reflect hours worked. • Collateral contact with the client’s manager, supervisor, or authorized representative of the employer who is able to verify the hours worked. • Semi-annual simplified reporting verification. • Equifax Verification Services (formerly known as the TALX Work Number). Non-Paid Activities Use the DHS-630, Activity Log, to collect verification of non-paid activities as noted above.

loading…

Page 24

Official source

BEM 230A 24 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

using a DHS-54A, Medical Needs or DHS-54E Medical Needs- PATH, form: The disability of the spouse/child needing care and the extent and duration of the disability. The spouse/parent is needed in the home to provide care. The spouse/parent cannot engage in an employment- related activity due to the extent of care required. • Lack of Child Care. Documentation that child care is not attainable from the Great Start Regional Child Care Resource Center serving their county. • Domestic Violence. Document the case file with a written statement. Use other sources of verification listed in this item if questionable. Verify other deferral reasons as needed. VERIFICATION SOURCES

Paid Work Activities The specialist requires verification of hours in a wage earning activity when the client does not participate in PATH. Use one of the following: • Two consecutive paycheck stubs that reflect hours worked. • Collateral contact with the client’s manager, supervisor, or authorized representative of the employer who is able to verify the hours worked. • Semi-annual simplified reporting verification. • Equifax Verification Services (formerly known as the TALX Work Number). Non-Paid Activities Use the DHS-630, Activity Log, to collect verification of non-paid activities as noted above.