Beginning Jan. 1, Michigan Lottery players who win prizes of more than $600 must present valid government issued photo identification and a valid Social Security card to claim their prize. The player’s name must match exactly on the ID and Social Security card.
The Lottery previously accepted Medicare cards which included a player’s Social Security number as proof of Social Security. Medicare cards no longer will be accepted because new cards issued by Medicare will not include a Social Security number.
In addition to a valid Social Security card, players also must bring a valid government issued photo ID. Acceptable forms of photo ID are:
- Driver’s license with photo and expiration date
- State issued picture identification card with photo and expiration date
- Carry-Concealed Weapons (CCW) license with photo and expiration date
- Military ID with photo and expiration date
- Passport with photo and expiration date
- Passport Card with photo and expiration date
- Permanent Resident Card with photo and expiration date
- Veterans’ Health Identification card with photo and expiration date
Players with questions about the Lottery’s prize claim process should contact the Lottery’s Public Relations Division at 844-887-6836, option 2.
