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BEM 230B 1 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has a unique opportunity to assist families in becoming strong, viable, participative members of the community. By involving the adult members of the household in employment-related activities, we help restore self-confidence and a sense of self-worth. These are cornerstones to building strong, self-reliant families. The goal of the Food Assistance Program (FAP) is to ensure sound nutrition among children and adults. In addition, the goal of our employment-related policies for FAP groups is to assist applicants and recipients toward self-sufficiency by providing them with opportunities to pursue employment and/or education and training. DEPARTMENT POLICY Use this item to determine work-related activities and deferrals for FAP recipients. Also use this item when Family Independence Program (FIP) or Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) closes for any reason other than a penalty or disqualification. The items listed below must be used when FIP or RCA close due to noncompliance and a penalty or disqualification is imposed. If the noncompliant individual: • Received FIP and FAP on the date of noncompliance; see Bridges Eligibility Manual BEM 233A, Failure To Meet Employment And/Or Self-Sufficiency-Related Requirements :FIP. • Received RCA and FAP on the date of noncompliance; see BEM 233C Failure To Meet Employment Requirements: RCA. • Did not receive FIP or RCA on the date of noncompliance; see BEM 233B, Failure To Meet Employment Requirements: FAP. See BEM 620 Time Limited Food Assistance (TLFA) for more specific work requirements that apply to TLFA recipients.