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BEM 230B 10 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

FAE&T PROVIDER DETERMINATION Participation in the FAP Employment and Training program (FAE&T) is a way for individuals subject to work registration requirements to volunteer at the MWA to learn valuable skills that will assist the individual with becoming employable. A FAE&T provider determination is issued when a participant is not a good fit for an Employment and Training component when volunteering at the MWA. If it is determined that the individual is not a good fit for the FAE&T program, the MWA will notify the MDHHS specialist within 10 days of the provider determination being made via the FAE&T provider determination interface in Bridges. The specialist will receive a task and reminder notifying them to contact the individual. The MDHHS specialist must contact the individual within 10 days of the provider determination being issued. The MDHHS specialist will discuss the reason for the provider determination and what the next steps will be for the individual. The MDHHS specialist must document in case comments that the individual has been contacted about the provider determination and what was discussed during the call. Note: Provider determinations apply to all TLFA and non-TLFA individuals subject to work registration. For non-TLFA individuals, the MDHHS specialist will explain that there will be no negative impact on the individuals benefits as a result of the provider determination since participation is voluntary. FAE&T Provider Determination Options If it is determined that an individual is not a good fit for an FAE&T component when volunteering at the MWA, one of the following options must be completed by the next redetermination: Option 1: Refer the individual to an appropriate employment and training component. • The MDHHS specialist should reassess the individual to determine if a referral back to the FAE&T program is