MI HB5145

Prohibits the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services from accepting self-attestation for proof of identity, income, and Michigan residency during initial applications and annual redeterminations for public assistance programs

Requires applicants to provide verifiable documentation for identity, including a Michigan driver license, state ID, enhanced driver license, or alternative documents like birth certificates or Social Security cards if other IDs cannot be reasonably obtained

Mandates proof of income through pay stubs, W-2 forms, tax returns, government benefits letters, or third-party written verification from employers or financial institutions

Requires proof of Michigan residency through documents such as lease agreements, mortgage statements, utility bills, vehicle registration, or records from educational or medical institutions

Directs the department to use collateral contacts and data matches with other agencies to verify eligibility before denying assistance, and requires updates to the MI Bridges online portal to mandate document uploads