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

Vehicle Repair FIP, CDC, MA Family, FAP Family Authorize vehicle repairs for each participant for a vehicle that is the primary means of transportation for employment-related activities, even if public transit is available. The total MDHHS/PATH program cost of repairs may not exceed $2000 including any repairs done in the previous 12 months. Clients may contribute any amount over $2000 prior to MDHHS payment. Prior approval is required by MDHHS before authorizing a major repair, ensure that all of the following conditions are met: • An eligible group member owns the vehicle. • The client requesting the service has a valid Michigan driver's license. • The repair is expected to make the vehicle safe and roadworthy including new tires, headlamps, batteries, etc. Note: If the client requesting the service does not have a valid Michigan driver’s license but has someone else use their vehicle to drive them, document the name of the person driving the vehicle. Verify a valid Michigan driver’s license for the individual that will be operating the vehicle. A vehicle may be repaired for a currently employed client if the client needs a vehicle to accept a verified offer of a better job or needs a vehicle to retain current employment; and has a demonstrated ability to maintain a job. A vehicle may be repaired for a client who is not currently employed if the client needs a vehicle to accept a verified job offer; or needs a vehicle to participate in family self-sufficiency activities that will pre- pare the client for employment Note: For non-FIP families requesting DSS, job searching is not considered a family self-sufficiency activity for DSS vehicle repair A lease vehicle may be repaired for a client when there is at least 12 months left in the lease agreement and the client is current with the lease payments. An estimate of the vehicle repair is required and must be placed in the electronic case file.