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BEM 225 25 of 46 CITIZENSHIP/NON-CITIZEN STATUS BPB 2026-017 7-1-2026

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

Non-Citizen Status All Programs The non-citizen status of each non-citizen requesting benefits MUST be verified. Exception: See MA Emergency Services Only in this item. For victims of trafficking, verify the validity of the ORR certification and/or eligibility letter; see Verification Sources in this item. Verify each of the following dates if they affect a non-citizen's eligibility: • Date of entry into the U.S. or LPR adjusted date. • Date asylum was granted under INA Section 208. • Date deportation (removal) was withheld under INA Section 241(b)(3) or 243(h). • ORR certification/eligibility date for victims of trafficking. Note: The client’s statement about a date is verification in certain circumstances; see Dates Affecting Non-Citizen Eligibility in this item. FIP, SDA, and SNAP Disqualify a person who is unable to obtain verification or refuses to cooperate in obtaining it. MA Emergency Services Only The coverage of a person who is unable to obtain verification of non-citizen status or refuses to cooperate in obtaining it is limited to emergency services until verification is obtained. A person claiming to be a U.S. citizen is not eligible for ESO coverage. Verify all other eligibility requirements, including residency, before authorizing emergency services coverage; see BEM 220. Exception: As of August 1, 2024, any pregnant individual or individual under the age of 21 that is legally residing in the United