Section R. 400.3161 - Mandatory vendoring or third-party paymentsRule 11.
(1) If the department determines that a grantee's negligence has resulted in the mismanagement of funds and has endangered the health or safety of a group member, then, subject to subrule (2) of this rule, the department shall initiate mandatory vendoring or third-party payments.(2) The department's decision to initiate third-party payments or mandatory vendoring shall be based on the seriousness of the client endangerment, the availability of a competent third-party payee, and the qualification of shelter providers.(3) Mandatory vendoring shall be limited to the monthly combined shelter, heat, and utility expenses. A client shall receive a minimum $2.00 monthly payment amount after vendoring and other required deductions from the payment standard.(4) A group in restricted payment status has the right to department review of the need to continue mandatory vendoring or third-party payments at least once every 6 months.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.3161
1998-2000 AACS; 2015 MR 6, Eff. March 24, 2015