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BEM 233C 5 of 9 FAILURE TO MEET EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:RCA BPB 2017-008 4-1-2017

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

GOOD CAUSE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE OR REFUSING EMPLOYMENT Good cause is a valid reason for failing to participate in employment and/or self-sufficiency-related activities that are based on factors that are beyond the control of the noncompliant mandatory participant. A claim of good cause must be verified and documented for applicants, recipients and member adds. Note: Good Cause - School Attendance in BEM 201 addresses minor parents not attending school. Record the good cause reason on the Non-Cooperation - Details screen in Bridges by selecting the appropriate description from the Good Cause Reason drop down list. If you have not determined good cause exists, select:  Determination pending if you are investigating good cause but have not completed the determination.  None of the above if you have determined the client does not have good cause for non-compliance. Bridges will automatically apply and track member disqualification penalties based on the data you enter on the Non-Cooperation - Details screen. Good cause includes the following: Client Unfit The client is physically or mentally unfit for the job, as shown by medical evidence or other reliable information. Illness or Injury The client has a debilitating illness or injury, or an immediate family member’s illness or injury requires in-home care by the client. Reasonable Accommodation The MDHHS, the RC, or employer fails to make reasonable accommodations for the client’s disability or the client’s needs related to the disability of a child or spouse.

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BEM 233C 5 of 9 FAILURE TO MEET EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:RCA BPB 2017-008 4-1-2017

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

GOOD CAUSE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE OR REFUSING EMPLOYMENT Good cause is a valid reason for failing to participate in employment and/or self-sufficiency-related activities that are based on factors that are beyond the control of the noncompliant mandatory participant. A claim of good cause must be verified and documented for applicants, recipients and member adds. Note: Good Cause - School Attendance in BEM 201 addresses minor parents not attending school. Record the good cause reason on the Non-Cooperation - Details screen in Bridges by selecting the appropriate description from the Good Cause Reason drop down list. If you have not determined good cause exists, select:  Determination pending if you are investigating good cause but have not completed the determination.  None of the above if you have determined the client does not have good cause for non-compliance. Bridges will automatically apply and track member disqualification penalties based on the data you enter on the Non-Cooperation - Details screen. Good cause includes the following: Client Unfit The client is physically or mentally unfit for the job, as shown by medical evidence or other reliable information. Illness or Injury The client has a debilitating illness or injury, or an immediate family member’s illness or injury requires in-home care by the client. Reasonable Accommodation The MDHHS, the RC, or employer fails to make reasonable accommodations for the client’s disability or the client’s needs related to the disability of a child or spouse.