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BEM 233A 9 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

Two parent families will have two individual penalty counters. The FIP EDG penalty is applied based on the individual penalty counter. Example: Sally has a penalty count of one. Edward has a penalty count of two. If the next penalty results from Sally’s noncompliance, the FIP EDG will close for six months. However, if the next penalty results from Edward’s noncompliance, the FIP EDG will close for a lifetime sanction. In a two parent family, one parent has to reach his/her individual penalty count of three for the case to close for a lifetime sanction. In the first episode of assistance, Sally has a penalty count of one and Edward has a penalty count of one. Sally receives a second penalty count and the case closes for six months. After reapplication, in the second episode of assistance, the next penalty on the case is Edward’s second penalty, which closes the case for six months. After reapplication, in the third episode of assistance, Edward receives his third penalty count, which closes the case for lifetime.An individual serving their first or second employment and training sanction is able to apply for FIP benefits only in the last month of their current sanction, in order to be determined eligible for FIP benefits the month after the current sanction ends. Example: Lenny is serving a sanction that ends 1/31. He applies for assistance on 12/10. As he is applying for benefits effective in January, the application will be denied as he is ineligible in January due to serving a sanction. Example: Carl is serving a sanction that ends 1/31. He applies for assistance on 1/01. If he meets all eligibility criteria, the application may be approved for February, as his sanction ends on 1/31. triagePATH participants will not be terminated from PATH without first scheduling a triage meeting with the client to jointly discuss noncompliance and good cause. Locally coordinate a process to notify PATH case manager of triage day schedule, including scheduling guidelines. Note: Do not schedule a triage for instances of noncompliance while the FIP application is pending. Prior to the triage meeting, the specialist should review the following: