Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.3127 - Failing to identify third-party resources; good cause reasons; determination
Rule 27.
(1) The
department shall advise a client of the right to claim good cause for failing
to identify third-party resources and that the client has 20 calendar days
after filing the claim to provide written evidence to support the claim. If a
client has difficulty obtaining the evidence, then the initial 20-calendar-day
period may be extended to 45 calendar days.
(2) The following reasons constitute good
cause for failing to identify third-party resources:
(a) Establishing paternity might harm the
child.
(b) Conception was due to
incest or forcible rape.
(c)
Adoption proceedings are pending.
(d) A regulated public or private agency is
counseling the mother on whether to release the child for adoption. This reason
is valid for 3 months of counseling.
(e) Serious physical or emotional harm to a
group member might result.
(3) The department shall determine if good
cause exists within 45 calendar days of a client's claim, unless an extension
is granted to the client or is otherwise necessary to obtain evidence. The
department shall not deny an application or delay benefits while a good cause
claim is pending.
(4) The
department shall make 1 of the following findings:
(a) Good cause does not exist and the client
must cooperate to be eligible. The client may withdraw the application, request
closure, or be disqualified.
(b)
Good cause does exist and the third-party resource is not pursued.
(c) Good cause does exist, but the
third-party resource can be pursued without endangering the client or dependent
child.
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