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BEM 230B 3 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

Do not require an individual to apply for unemployment benefits in order to receive FAP. Disqualify FAP individuals for noncompliance if the applicant or recipient does not qualify for a deferral (see Deferrals in this item) and is non-compliant with one of the FAP work requirements listed in this item. In order to provide all FAP adults with the opportunity to pursue employment and/or education and training that will lead to self-suffi- ciency, encourage FAP applicants and recipients to pursue employment services such as job search, employment counseling, education and training, etc. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services may be available to all adults in a FAP group. Other programs, such as the non-cash recipient program may be available to employed, underemployed, or recently employed adults residing in a household with a child under 18. Every local Michigan Works! Agency (MWA) throughout Michigan operates both of these programs and may provide additional employment and training services. Local variations, restrictions and/or policies may apply. Check with a local MWA to determine what employment and education/training services are available in the area. Do not disqualify FAP program applicants or recipients for failing to comply with WIOA services or any other suggested employment and training component. Determine each group member’s participation requirement at: • Application. • Redetermination. • Change in circumstance that might affect the person’s participation requirement; see BAM 105, Rights and Responsibilities for changes in circumstances that are required to be reported for the FAP. INFORMING INDIVIDUALS Explain all of the following to FAP individuals at application, redetermination, member add and when an individual becomes subject to the work rules: • FAP work requirements.