Michigan Family Independence Program clients who cannot take part in PATH employment activities because of illness or injury need medical verification, and the DHS-54E is the PATH version of that form. The clinician states the incapacity, how long it will last and any work restrictions, so the MDHHS specialist can grant a deferral or set up a reasonable accommodation.
An M.D., D.O., nurse practitioner or physician assistant completes it after the client identification section; Michigan's FIP manual specifically notes that NPs and PAs can complete the DHS-54E.
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Medical Needs - PATH
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Yes. Michigan's FIP manual (BEM 230A) states that an N.P. or P.A. can complete the DHS-54E, Medical Needs-PATH. It is accepted to verify short-term incapacity, pregnancy complications and disability claims for PATH deferral, alongside the DHS-54A and other written statements.
The client must verify that the disability will last longer than 90 days, apply for Social Security benefits, and be referred to the Disability Determination Service. DDS develops the medical evidence and decides whether the client is deferred from PATH on a long-term basis.