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BEM 225A 1 of 4 SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS (SAVE) BPB 2026-014 5-1-2026
BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT POLICY The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) routinely utilizes data exchanges for verification of certain eligibility factors. Information provided with MDHHS and the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) applications (MDHHS-1171, MDHHS-1010, DHS-4574, DHS-4574B, and DCH 1426) informs individuals of the data exchange process. OVERVIEW The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program enables federal, state, local government agencies and licensing bureaus to obtain immigration status information needed to determine a noncitizen applicant's eligibility for many public benefits. The SAVE Program is an intergovernmental information- sharing initiative designed to aid specialists in determining a noncitizen applicant's immigration status. This will ensure that only eligible noncitizen applicants receive federal, state, or local public benefits. The SAVE Program is an information service which benefits issuing agencies, institutions, licensing bureaus, and other entities. The SAVE Program does not make a determination on noncitizen applicant's eligibility for a specific benefit or license. All Programs Determine the status of noncitizens according to policy outlined in BEM 225. Apply the SAVE process at intake, add a member, and if a change in immigration status occurs. When the SAVE box is not checked, additional screens are required to complete the SAVE process. PROCESS The SAVE process is prompted in Bridges when the specialist completes the Alien Details screen. Record all non-citizen details in Bridges that are reported by the individual and/or are supported by documentation. The data that is required is determined by the selection of the status, document type, and verification; see Verification Sources in BEM 225. Benefits may be approved while SAVE is pending. However, if the final response from SAVE does not validate the individual’s status