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Non-Paid Activities Mandatory participants temporarily deferred from participating at the refugee contractor are not required to complete any additional unpaid activities. Document any additional activities in which the individual may be voluntarily participating in Bridges Case Com- ments. Deferrals See Family Independence Program Verification criteria outlined in BEM 230A, Employment And/Or Self-Sufficiency Related Activities, for appropriate verifications for deferrals. VERIFICATION SOURCES

Paid Work Activities Verification of hours the recipient participates in a wage-earning activity is required by the specialist. Use one of the following: • Two consecutive pay checks stubs that reflect hours worked. • Collateral contact with the recipient’s manager, supervisor, or authorized representative of the employer who is able to verify the hours worked. • Equifax Verification Services (formerly known as the TALX Work Number). SSI/RSDI Based on Disability / Blindness To verify information regarding SSI or RSDI based on disability or blindness, use one of the following: • Document from the Social Security Administration. • DHS-1552, Verification of Application or Appeal for SSI/RSDI. • Third Party Single Online Query (SOLQ) ED-030. • Consolidated Inquiry.

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BEM 230C 16 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

Non-Paid Activities Mandatory participants temporarily deferred from participating at the refugee contractor are not required to complete any additional unpaid activities. Document any additional activities in which the individual may be voluntarily participating in Bridges Case Com- ments. Deferrals See Family Independence Program Verification criteria outlined in BEM 230A, Employment And/Or Self-Sufficiency Related Activities, for appropriate verifications for deferrals. VERIFICATION SOURCES

Paid Work Activities Verification of hours the recipient participates in a wage-earning activity is required by the specialist. Use one of the following: • Two consecutive pay checks stubs that reflect hours worked. • Collateral contact with the recipient’s manager, supervisor, or authorized representative of the employer who is able to verify the hours worked. • Equifax Verification Services (formerly known as the TALX Work Number). SSI/RSDI Based on Disability / Blindness To verify information regarding SSI or RSDI based on disability or blindness, use one of the following: • Document from the Social Security Administration. • DHS-1552, Verification of Application or Appeal for SSI/RSDI. • Third Party Single Online Query (SOLQ) ED-030. • Consolidated Inquiry.