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

the copy of the verification from central office as you only need to verify DAC eligibility once. Requests must be made through your management or central spe- cialized staff (include titles). Send requests to: MDHHS-DAC-Determination-Mailbox@michigan.gov and include the beneficiary’s name, case number, SSN, SS claim number and any other information pertaining to the request. Note: An ex parte review (see glossary) is required before Medicaid closures when there is an actual or anticipated change, unless the change would result in closure due to ineligibility for all Medicaid. When possible, an ex parte review should begin at least 90 days before the anticipated change is expected to result in case closure. The review includes consideration of all MA categories. See BAM 115 and 220. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Verification of the following factors unique to DAC eligibility is required prior to authorizing DAC MA eligibility: • Receipt of SSI on the basis of blindness or a disability. • Termination of SSI on or after July 1, 1987 because of entitlement to DAC RSDI benefits or an increase in such benefits. Verification of receipt of DAC RSDI benefits under section 202(d) of the Act is required prior to authorizing DAC MA eligibility and at redetermination. Verification policies for other eligibility factors are in the appropriate manual items. Verification Sources Receipt of SSI on the basis of blindness or a disability. • Memo or other communication from central office. • SSI letter. • Social Security Administration. Termination of SSI on or after July 1, 1987 because of entitlement to DAC RSDI benefits or an increase in such benefits: