Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a cash benefit to needy persons who are aged (at least 65), blind or disabled. It is a federal program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). States are allowed the option to supplement the federal benefit with state funds. In Michigan, SSI benefits include a basic federal benefit and an additional amount paid with State funds. The amount of the state benefit varies by living arrangement.
SSA issues the federal benefit to all SSI recipients. Initially, a lump sum check maybe issued for any retroactive benefits. Thereafter, SSA issues SSI benefits monthly, on the first of the month.
State Funded Benefits
SSA issues the state funded benefit for SSI recipients in the following living arrangements:
DHS issues the State SSI Payment (SSP) to SSI recipients in the following living arrangements:
Medicaid Benefits
SSI recipients are automatically eligible for Medicaid benefits.
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