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BEM 233A 15 of 15 FAILURE TO MEET EMPLOYMENT AND/OR SELF-SUFFICIENCY-RELATED REQUIREMENTS: FIP BPB 2022-020 10-1-2022

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

If it is reported to the department that the parent who affected the FIP EDG closure is out of the home and a new DHS-1171 is submitted, request a Front End Eligibility (FEE) investigation from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to complete a home visit to verify the parent is out of the home. Do not determine eligibility on the pending FIP EDG until the FEE agent completes an investigation. Document the results of the home visit in the case file and in Bridges case comments. If the noncompliant individual who is currently serving a sanction is eligible for FIP in a new group, the new group must serve the sanc- tion. Example: Bernard is serving a lifetime sanction and leaves Mary’s home. Mary reapplies for FIP and reports that Bernard left the home. FEE verified this statement is true. Mary is approved for FIP. Sue reports Bernard has moved into her home and is a mandatory group member. Bridges will close Sue’s FIP EDG for a lifetime sanction. HEARINGS

Expedited Hearings Staff must identify cases for the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules (MOAHR) when a client files a hearing based on closure due to noncompliance with an employment and/or self- sufficiency related activity. MOAHR has agreed to expedite these hearing requests in an effort to engage clients in a timely manner and improve the state’s overall work participation rate. Write “Expedited Hearing E&T” at the top of the hearing request so that it can be easily identified as a priority. Refer to BAM 600, Expedited Hearings, for additional instructions. Hearing Decisions When a hearing decision is upheld for noncompliance, impose the penalty for the first full month possible for three months, six months or a lifetime sanction. Do not recoup benefits. LEGAL BASE MCL 400.57 42 USC 607