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BEM 230A 7 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

MANDATORY PARTICIPANTS DELAYED REFERRAL (DEFERRED) TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WEIs meeting one of the following criteria are only temporarily not referred to an employment service provider because they may con- tinue to count in Michigan’s federal work participation rate. They are required to participate in activities that will increase their full poten- tial, help them overcome barriers and prepare them for employment or referral to an employment services provider as soon as possible. Enter the specialist assigned activities into the FSSP to track participation of temporarily deferred WEIs; see BEM 228. If the WEI refuses or fails to provide verification of a deferral when required, refer him/her to PATH. Notify PATH service provider immediately by phone or email when a client who was previously referred is granted a temporary deferral. Information entered in Bridges data collection will create the follow- ing participation/deferral reasons. Meeting Participation Through Education Minor Parent Grantees Minor parent grantees who attend high school full-time are regarded as fully engaged in required activities even though his/her education does not meet the federal requirements. Enter the education activity on the FSSP under the Goal and Activities tab, Non-Core Activities, High School Completion/GED. Enter 30 hours per week of actual participation upon receipt of verification the student is attending. Working 40 Hours Per Week Applicants and members added to the FIP group who are working a minimum of 40 hours per week at the state minimum wage are not