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BEM 230C 10 of 18 EMPLOYMENT AND/OR SELF-SUFFICIENCY RELATED ACTIVITIES: RCA BPB 2024-027 10-1-2024

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

In Bridges, the Deferral/Participation Reason is Establishing Inca- pacity while awaiting the verification that indicates the disability will last longer than 90 days. At application, the RCA may be approved once the client has verified the disability will last longer than 90 days, assuming all other eligibility requirements have been met. If the returned verification indicates that the disability will last 90 days or less; see Short-Term Incapacity in this item. Step Two: Defining the Disability For verified disabilities over 90 days, see BAM 815, Medical Determination and Disability Determination Service, for the policy requirements in obtaining a medical certification from DDS. If the client does not provide the requested verifications, the RCA should be placed into closure for failure to provide needed documentation. For verified disabilities over 90 days, the client must apply for benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) before step three; see BAM 815, Medical Determination and Disability Determination Service and BEM 270, Pursuit of Benefits. In Bridges, the Deferral/Participation Reason is Establishing Inca- pacity while awaiting the DDS decision. Step Three: Referral to DDS Send the completed required forms, along with any medical evidence provided, to the DDS to begin the medical development process. The Deferral/Participation Reason in Bridges remains Establishing Incapacity. Manually set a reminder in Bridges for a three-month follow-up. DDS DECISION Upon the receipt of the DDS decision, review the determination and information provided by DDS. Establish the accommodations the recipient needs to participate with the refugee contractor or to complete self-sufficiency-related activities. Follow the procedure for accommodating disabilities; see Reasonable Accommodation in this item.