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BEM 230B 2 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

WORK REQUIREMENTS Non-deferred adult members of FAP groups must comply with certain work-related requirements in order to receive food assis- tance. However, unlike cash benefits, which are tied to participation in Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH), there are no hourly requirements for the Food Assistance Program. In order to receive FAP benefits, non-deferred adults must comply with the following work requirements: Non-deferred adults must be registered for work and be informed of work requirements. Non-deferred adults who are already working may not do any of the following: • Voluntarily quit a job of 30 hours or more per week without good cause. • Voluntarily reduce hours of employment below 30 hours per week without good cause. Note: If the job quit or reduction in hours occurred more than 30 days prior to the application date, no penalty applies. Non-deferred adults who are not working or are working less than 30 hours per week must: • Provide the State agency or its designee with sufficient information regarding employment status or availability for work. • Accept a valid offer of employment. • Participate in activities required to receive unemployment benefits if the individual has applied for or is receiving unemployment benefits. Note: If an individual is an applicant or recipient of unemployment benefits, they must follow through with the unemployment benefits program’s procedures and requirements. This work requirement does not apply to an individual who is clearly not eligible for unemployment benefits.

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BEM 230B 2 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

WORK REQUIREMENTS Non-deferred adult members of FAP groups must comply with certain work-related requirements in order to receive food assis- tance. However, unlike cash benefits, which are tied to participation in Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH), there are no hourly requirements for the Food Assistance Program. In order to receive FAP benefits, non-deferred adults must comply with the following work requirements: Non-deferred adults must be registered for work and be informed of work requirements. Non-deferred adults who are already working may not do any of the following: • Voluntarily quit a job of 30 hours or more per week without good cause. • Voluntarily reduce hours of employment below 30 hours per week without good cause. Note: If the job quit or reduction in hours occurred more than 30 days prior to the application date, no penalty applies. Non-deferred adults who are not working or are working less than 30 hours per week must: • Provide the State agency or its designee with sufficient information regarding employment status or availability for work. • Accept a valid offer of employment. • Participate in activities required to receive unemployment benefits if the individual has applied for or is receiving unemployment benefits. Note: If an individual is an applicant or recipient of unemployment benefits, they must follow through with the unemployment benefits program’s procedures and requirements. This work requirement does not apply to an individual who is clearly not eligible for unemployment benefits.