Section R. 400.3105 - Supplemental benefits policy for cash assistanceRule 5.
(1) The department shall issue supplemental benefits (a supplement) to correct an under issuance.(2) A supplement is offset by over issuances for which collection actions have not yet begun. The amount of the over issuance is subtracted from the amount of the supplement, up to the amount of the supplement.(3) A supplement shall be issued promptly upon receipt by the department of verification of a change in circumstances resulting in increased need or when the department becomes aware of an agency error that resulted in an under issuance.(4) The department shall issue a supplement back to the month following the month verification shows the need began, but no earlier than the month that the group reported the change in circumstances.(5) The department shall not issue a supplement for a period before the eligibility effective date for the program.(6) The department shall give a group adequate notice that a supplement has been authorized or denied.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.3105