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BEM 233B 9 of 12 FAILURE TO MEET EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: FAP BPB 2025-011 4-1-2025

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

Net Income Loss The employment causes the family a net loss of cash income. No Child Care Child Development and Care (CDC) is needed for a CDC-eligible child, but none is adequate, suitable, affordable and within reasonable distance of the individual’s home or work site; see BEM 703. No Transportation Reasonably priced transportation is not available to the individual. Illegal Activities The employment involves illegal activities. Discrimination The individual experiences discrimination on the basis of age, race, disability, gender, color, national origin or religious beliefs. Unplanned Event or Factor Credible information indicates an unplanned event or factor which likely prevents or significantly interferes with employment and/or self-sufficiency-related activities. Comparable Work, Job Quits The individual obtains comparable employment in salary or hours to the job that was lost. Note: When an individual quits a job and during the negative action period secures employment, the penalty still applies unless the new job meets the definition of comparable work above. Education or Training The employment interferes with enrollment at least half time in a recognized education or job training program.

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BEM 233B 9 of 12 FAILURE TO MEET EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: FAP BPB 2025-011 4-1-2025

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

Net Income Loss The employment causes the family a net loss of cash income. No Child Care Child Development and Care (CDC) is needed for a CDC-eligible child, but none is adequate, suitable, affordable and within reasonable distance of the individual’s home or work site; see BEM 703. No Transportation Reasonably priced transportation is not available to the individual. Illegal Activities The employment involves illegal activities. Discrimination The individual experiences discrimination on the basis of age, race, disability, gender, color, national origin or religious beliefs. Unplanned Event or Factor Credible information indicates an unplanned event or factor which likely prevents or significantly interferes with employment and/or self-sufficiency-related activities. Comparable Work, Job Quits The individual obtains comparable employment in salary or hours to the job that was lost. Note: When an individual quits a job and during the negative action period secures employment, the penalty still applies unless the new job meets the definition of comparable work above. Education or Training The employment interferes with enrollment at least half time in a recognized education or job training program.