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BEM 150 4 of 9 MA FOR SSI RECIPIENTS BPB 2024-001 1-1-2024

BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

• If there are no active cases into which the SSI Recipient’s MA request can be added, register an application for Medicaid in Bridges. • Determine the SSI Recipient’s state of residence. See BEM 220 if the SSI Recipient does not receive a state supplement from Michigan. • Verify current receipt of SSI and/or state supplement and most recent entitlement date. Acceptable verification includes a cur- rent award letter from SSA (showing SSI eligibility for the cur- rent and ongoing month), information on a DHS-3471, DHS/SSA Referral, or contact with SSA. To ensure transfer of AD-Care Medicaid to SSI Medicaid:

Email: SSI-Bridges-Coord@michigan.gov

Note: All communication with SSI Coordination must include: • Client’s name. • Client’s individual ID. • Client’s case number. • Explanation of the issue or problem. • Your name, title, location, and your telephone number or email address. LOCAL OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES Central office does not automatically update Bridges when SSA reports an address and county code change. You must: • Update Bridges and transfer the case; see BAM 305, or • Notify SSA via DHS-3471 if the address and county code do not agree. You also have the following case responsibilities based on informa- tion you receive from all sources: • Update any address, residence county code, and residence district changes in Bridges. • Send a copy of the current Bridges individual demographics screen and supporting documentation (for example, birth certificate, SSN card) to the SSI Coordination Unit when a name, date of birth or social security number is incorrect.