The bar for establishing good cause is pretty high. Basically it means you were unable to certify because you were in the hospital, attending a relative's funeral. The procedure allows you to call MARVIN to certify on your assigned day and a make up day each week.
Sorry I can't be more encouraging. You may be ineligible only for the week or weeks you were unable to certify. You might try going to a UIA Problem Resolution Office to discuss your problem.
michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118--78925--, That can work better than using the telephone.
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