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BEM 221 2 of 5 IDENTITY BPB 2020-010 4-1-2020

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

Bridges will list the verification of identity needed on a DHS-3503, Verification Checklist, for each individual whose identity must be verified. VERIFICATION SOURCES FIP, SDA, and FAP The data match with Social Security Administration (SSA) is sufficient to verify identity. Examples of acceptable verification of identity include but are not limited to: • Driver's license. • State-issued identification. • School-issued identification. • Federal or local government issued identification card. • Document indicating an individual’s receipt of benefits under a program that requires verification of identity (for example, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Retirement Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI). • Identification for health benefits. • Voter registration card. • Wage stub. • Birth certificate/record. • Cross match with SSA that validates the Social Security number. Documents listed under CDC are also acceptable for FIP, SDA, and FAP. Any documents which reasonably establish the applicant’s identity must be accepted. If documentary evidence is not readily available, use a collateral contact to verify identity. CDC The data match with SSA is sufficient to verify identity and should be completed prior to requesting verification from a recipient; see BAM 130. Other acceptable verifications include:

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BEM 221 2 of 5 IDENTITY BPB 2020-010 4-1-2020

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

Bridges will list the verification of identity needed on a DHS-3503, Verification Checklist, for each individual whose identity must be verified. VERIFICATION SOURCES FIP, SDA, and FAP The data match with Social Security Administration (SSA) is sufficient to verify identity. Examples of acceptable verification of identity include but are not limited to: • Driver's license. • State-issued identification. • School-issued identification. • Federal or local government issued identification card. • Document indicating an individual’s receipt of benefits under a program that requires verification of identity (for example, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Retirement Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI). • Identification for health benefits. • Voter registration card. • Wage stub. • Birth certificate/record. • Cross match with SSA that validates the Social Security number. Documents listed under CDC are also acceptable for FIP, SDA, and FAP. Any documents which reasonably establish the applicant’s identity must be accepted. If documentary evidence is not readily available, use a collateral contact to verify identity. CDC The data match with SSA is sufficient to verify identity and should be completed prior to requesting verification from a recipient; see BAM 130. Other acceptable verifications include: