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

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

SSI/FAP Applicants Defer applicants who apply for both SSI and FAP through the Social Security Administration. The application for SSI and FAP must be made at the same time. Note: The deferral must be re-evaluated if it is later determined the individual is ineligible for SSI. Verification: Information known to the agency. Substance Abuse Treatment Center Participant Defer active participants in inpatient or outpatient programs for sub- stance abuse treatment and rehabilitation. This does not include AA or NA group meetings. Verification: Client statement, unless questionable. If questionable, use a verbal or written statement from the center. Unemployment Compensation (UC) Applicant or Recipient Defer an applicant for or recipient of unemployment benefits. This includes an individual whose unemployment benefits application denial is being appealed. Verification: Client statement, unless questionable. If questionable, use the DHS-32, UCB Claims Information Request, to verify.

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

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

SSI/FAP Applicants Defer applicants who apply for both SSI and FAP through the Social Security Administration. The application for SSI and FAP must be made at the same time. Note: The deferral must be re-evaluated if it is later determined the individual is ineligible for SSI. Verification: Information known to the agency. Substance Abuse Treatment Center Participant Defer active participants in inpatient or outpatient programs for sub- stance abuse treatment and rehabilitation. This does not include AA or NA group meetings. Verification: Client statement, unless questionable. If questionable, use a verbal or written statement from the center. Unemployment Compensation (UC) Applicant or Recipient Defer an applicant for or recipient of unemployment benefits. This includes an individual whose unemployment benefits application denial is being appealed. Verification: Client statement, unless questionable. If questionable, use the DHS-32, UCB Claims Information Request, to verify.