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BEM 230B 5 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

Note: If an individual subject to the work requirement is not available to hear the oral explanation themselves, the head of household may relay the information to them. Specialists must document the circumstance in Case Comments. Screening All individuals must be screened for any deferral they may qualify for at application, redetermination and when an individual becomes subject to the general work requirements. DEFERRALS Individuals meeting one of the criteria below are temporarily deferred from employment-related activities and work registration. Age Defer a person who is: • Under age 16 or at least age 60. • A 16- or 17-year-old who is not the head of household. • A head of household age 16 or 17 who: Lives with a parent or person in that role. Attends school at least half time. Is enrolled in an employment/training program at least half time. Verification: See BEM 240, Age and BEM 245, School Attendance And Student Status for verification requirements. Care of a Child Defer one person who personally provides care for a child under age six, even if the child is not a member of the FAP group, nor resides with the caregiver. Verification: Client statement, unless questionable.

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BEM 230B 5 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

Note: If an individual subject to the work requirement is not available to hear the oral explanation themselves, the head of household may relay the information to them. Specialists must document the circumstance in Case Comments. Screening All individuals must be screened for any deferral they may qualify for at application, redetermination and when an individual becomes subject to the general work requirements. DEFERRALS Individuals meeting one of the criteria below are temporarily deferred from employment-related activities and work registration. Age Defer a person who is: • Under age 16 or at least age 60. • A 16- or 17-year-old who is not the head of household. • A head of household age 16 or 17 who: Lives with a parent or person in that role. Attends school at least half time. Is enrolled in an employment/training program at least half time. Verification: See BEM 240, Age and BEM 245, School Attendance And Student Status for verification requirements. Care of a Child Defer one person who personally provides care for a child under age six, even if the child is not a member of the FAP group, nor resides with the caregiver. Verification: Client statement, unless questionable.