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BEM 230B 7 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

Education An individual enrolled at least half-time in any recognized school, training program, or institution of higher education. Note: Students enrolled half-time or more in an institution of higher education (Post-Secondary Education) must also meet student status; see BEM 245, Student Status. Verification: Client statement, unless questionable. Employment Individuals employed, self-employed or in work study an average of 30 hours or more per week over the benefit period or earning on average the federal minimum wage times 30 hours per week are not required to participate in any further employment-related activities. This includes migrant or seasonal farm workers with an employer or crew chief contract/agreement to begin work within 30 days. Note: Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Matching Grant (MG) applicants and/or recipients who are meeting participation requirements, as determined by the Refugee Contractor (RC) are not required to participate in any further employment-related activities. Verification: See Verification Sources in BEM 501, Income From Employment, BEM 502, Income from Self-Employment, BEM 503, Income, Unearned, to verify income. Receiving FIP Individuals subject to and complying with FIP (TANF) work requirements. Verification: Information known to the agency.

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BEM 230B 7 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

Education An individual enrolled at least half-time in any recognized school, training program, or institution of higher education. Note: Students enrolled half-time or more in an institution of higher education (Post-Secondary Education) must also meet student status; see BEM 245, Student Status. Verification: Client statement, unless questionable. Employment Individuals employed, self-employed or in work study an average of 30 hours or more per week over the benefit period or earning on average the federal minimum wage times 30 hours per week are not required to participate in any further employment-related activities. This includes migrant or seasonal farm workers with an employer or crew chief contract/agreement to begin work within 30 days. Note: Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Matching Grant (MG) applicants and/or recipients who are meeting participation requirements, as determined by the Refugee Contractor (RC) are not required to participate in any further employment-related activities. Verification: See Verification Sources in BEM 501, Income From Employment, BEM 502, Income from Self-Employment, BEM 503, Income, Unearned, to verify income. Receiving FIP Individuals subject to and complying with FIP (TANF) work requirements. Verification: Information known to the agency.