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BEM 232 18 of 33 DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

OTHER ESS FIP, CDC, MA Family, FAP Family You may authorize other ESS directly needed to obtain, maintain, or enhance a person’s employment when it has been verified that funds are not available from other sources. Examples: One-time work-related expenses such as: • Payment for license fees (vehicle, trade certification). • Purchase of professional tools. • Business start-up expenses. • Vehicle inspection, sales tax on vehicle purchases, estimate or towing. • License plates. • Driver’s education, by policy exception only. Vehicle Insurance Limited up to a $2,000 maximum lifetime cap. Allow for ongoing payment of the insurance, up to 90 days at one time. If an additional 90 days is required, it can be allowed with manager's approval. Note: Complete a DHS-110, DSS Repay Agreement, when authorizing vehicle insurance premiums. Send the original copy to the Accounting Office with the MDHHS-5602, Payment Voucher. Retain a copy in the case record Tools FAP Non-Family See clients served by MDHHS, FAP in this item.

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BEM 232 18 of 33 DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

OTHER ESS FIP, CDC, MA Family, FAP Family You may authorize other ESS directly needed to obtain, maintain, or enhance a person’s employment when it has been verified that funds are not available from other sources. Examples: One-time work-related expenses such as: • Payment for license fees (vehicle, trade certification). • Purchase of professional tools. • Business start-up expenses. • Vehicle inspection, sales tax on vehicle purchases, estimate or towing. • License plates. • Driver’s education, by policy exception only. Vehicle Insurance Limited up to a $2,000 maximum lifetime cap. Allow for ongoing payment of the insurance, up to 90 days at one time. If an additional 90 days is required, it can be allowed with manager's approval. Note: Complete a DHS-110, DSS Repay Agreement, when authorizing vehicle insurance premiums. Send the original copy to the Accounting Office with the MDHHS-5602, Payment Voucher. Retain a copy in the case record Tools FAP Non-Family See clients served by MDHHS, FAP in this item.