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BEM 223 8 of 12 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS BPB 2023-006 4-1-2023

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

Request deletion of the duplicate individual ID if the client is inactive in another case. • Different Individuals. If your client and the client using the SSN are different individuals, do the following: Request verification of the SSN from your client. If the SSN verified by your client is still the same SSN, blank out your client’s SSN. Have your client complete an SS-5 using procedures in this item. A check in the Validated by SSA box on Bridges means SSA has verified that SSN for that individual. Contact the Bridges Application Support Unit at (517) 241-9700 for resolution if the verified SSN conflicts with the SSN verified by the client. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Record the SSN verification source in Bridges for each SSN for which the Validated by SSA box is not checked. If an individual’s SSN is not verified or the source is not valid for the individual’s pro- gram(s), Bridges will list verification of SSN is needed on a DHS- 3503, Verification Checklist, for each individual whose SSN must be verified. All Programs Verify cooperation in obtaining an SSN at application and member add. File a photocopy of the client's verification of SSN application or SS-5 in the physical case record. Verification of an SSN may be needed to resolve an enumeration task or when two people claim the same SSN. Verification Sources MA Only The following may be used in place of an SSN application: • A valid Social Security card.

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BEM 223 8 of 12 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS BPB 2023-006 4-1-2023

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

Request deletion of the duplicate individual ID if the client is inactive in another case. • Different Individuals. If your client and the client using the SSN are different individuals, do the following: Request verification of the SSN from your client. If the SSN verified by your client is still the same SSN, blank out your client’s SSN. Have your client complete an SS-5 using procedures in this item. A check in the Validated by SSA box on Bridges means SSA has verified that SSN for that individual. Contact the Bridges Application Support Unit at (517) 241-9700 for resolution if the verified SSN conflicts with the SSN verified by the client. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Record the SSN verification source in Bridges for each SSN for which the Validated by SSA box is not checked. If an individual’s SSN is not verified or the source is not valid for the individual’s pro- gram(s), Bridges will list verification of SSN is needed on a DHS- 3503, Verification Checklist, for each individual whose SSN must be verified. All Programs Verify cooperation in obtaining an SSN at application and member add. File a photocopy of the client's verification of SSN application or SS-5 in the physical case record. Verification of an SSN may be needed to resolve an enumeration task or when two people claim the same SSN. Verification Sources MA Only The following may be used in place of an SSN application: • A valid Social Security card.