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BEM 230C 12 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

Disqualified Non- Citizens An individual who is not eligible for RCA due to a non citizenship status is not referred to the refugee contractor; see BEM 630, Refugee Assistance Program. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY DEFERRAL FROM THE REFUGEE CONTRACTOR

Deferral Not Granted Take the following actions when a request for deferral is not granted: • Document in the case file and in Bridges the basis of the decision including any limitations or restrictions. • Inform the recipient that the criteria for the deferral were not met and therefore participation with the refugee contractor is mandatory. • Refer the recipient to the refugee contractor, using the manually generated DHS-4785R and the established process between the local office and the refugee contractor. Provide all information on any limitations to full participation when making this referral. Advise the recipient of his/her right to: • Discuss the deferral decision with a supervisor. • File a grievance with the refugee contractor if he/she disagrees with the activities assigned at the refugee contractor. • File a hearing regarding denial of support services such as transportation services, translation services, or a decrease in benefits. Note: When a deferral is not granted, it is not a loss of benefits, termination or negative action. When a participant requests a