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BEM 230C 11 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

Disabled- Potentially Eligible for RSDI/SSI After DDS determines a recipient meets the established disability criteria, verify the following: • Update the Disability Determination- MRT and Employment Services screen to indicate the recipient is Incapacitated more than 90 Days. • The Cash-EDG Summary will show the Deferral/Participation Reason of Incapacitated More Than 90 days. When to Request a New DDS Decision After a DDS decision and/or SSA medical determination has been denied and the client states their existing condition has worsened or has a new condition resulting in disability greater than 90 days, verify the new information using a DHS-54-A. If the returned verification confirms the above, see BAM 815. The specialist must assign and maintain RFSSP activities to ensure continued pursuit of self-sufficiency. If new medical evidence is not provided, do not send the case back to the DDS. The previous DDS decision stands. INDIVIDUALS NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE REFUGEE CONTRACTOR

Aged 65 or Older Recipients ages 65 and over are not required to participate in employment and/or family self-sufficiency plans. However, they may be referred to the refugee contractor as volunteers.

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BEM 230C 11 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

Disabled- Potentially Eligible for RSDI/SSI After DDS determines a recipient meets the established disability criteria, verify the following: • Update the Disability Determination- MRT and Employment Services screen to indicate the recipient is Incapacitated more than 90 Days. • The Cash-EDG Summary will show the Deferral/Participation Reason of Incapacitated More Than 90 days. When to Request a New DDS Decision After a DDS decision and/or SSA medical determination has been denied and the client states their existing condition has worsened or has a new condition resulting in disability greater than 90 days, verify the new information using a DHS-54-A. If the returned verification confirms the above, see BAM 815. The specialist must assign and maintain RFSSP activities to ensure continued pursuit of self-sufficiency. If new medical evidence is not provided, do not send the case back to the DDS. The previous DDS decision stands. INDIVIDUALS NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE REFUGEE CONTRACTOR

Aged 65 or Older Recipients ages 65 and over are not required to participate in employment and/or family self-sufficiency plans. However, they may be referred to the refugee contractor as volunteers.