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BEM 225A 3 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

RESPONSE to LEVEL 2 ACTION Eligibility status is confirmed with major code other than 15. SAVE indicator is checked. No further action needed by specialist. Major code is 15.

Task/reminder is generated for specialist to proceed to Level 3. Level 3 When Level 2 verification cannot conclusively determine the indi- vidual’s non-citizen status, the Level 3 process is required. The specialist must submit the Level 3 verification when indicated by the Level 2 response. See table for possible responses and necessary action: RESPONSE to LEVEL 3 ACTION Eligibility status is confirmed with major code 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 19, or 20. SAVE indicator is checked. No further action needed by specialist. Major code is anything other than 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 19, or 20. Task/reminder is generated for specialist to review the SAVE response and change the alien type to undocumented alien. Complete verification.

SAVE Completion The process may be complete at any level of the SAVE process. Once complete, one of the following will occur: • The individual’s status is confirmed, the SAVE indicator is checked and eligibility status is sustained. • The specialist changes the individual’s alien status to undocumented alien and proceeds with case processing. • The SAVE response indicates non-immigrant status and SAVE is not applicable.

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BEM 225A 3 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

RESPONSE to LEVEL 2 ACTION Eligibility status is confirmed with major code other than 15. SAVE indicator is checked. No further action needed by specialist. Major code is 15.

Task/reminder is generated for specialist to proceed to Level 3. Level 3 When Level 2 verification cannot conclusively determine the indi- vidual’s non-citizen status, the Level 3 process is required. The specialist must submit the Level 3 verification when indicated by the Level 2 response. See table for possible responses and necessary action: RESPONSE to LEVEL 3 ACTION Eligibility status is confirmed with major code 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 19, or 20. SAVE indicator is checked. No further action needed by specialist. Major code is anything other than 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 19, or 20. Task/reminder is generated for specialist to review the SAVE response and change the alien type to undocumented alien. Complete verification.

SAVE Completion The process may be complete at any level of the SAVE process. Once complete, one of the following will occur: • The individual’s status is confirmed, the SAVE indicator is checked and eligibility status is sustained. • The specialist changes the individual’s alien status to undocumented alien and proceeds with case processing. • The SAVE response indicates non-immigrant status and SAVE is not applicable.