$994
Federal SSI maximum
Individual, monthly
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
How much is SSI in Michigan
The 2026 federal SSI maximum in Michigan is $994 a month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Michigan adds a state supplement for some living arrangements (table below). The average SSI payment was $714.77 in December 2025.
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
$1,491
Federal SSI maximum
Couple, monthly
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
$714.77
Average monthly SSI payment
SSI statistical report · Dec 31, 2025
Both Social Security and the state
Who pays the state supplement
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
Quick reference
| Label | Value | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal SSI maximum, individual (monthly) | $994 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| Federal SSI maximum, couple (monthly) | $1,491 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| Who pays the state SSI supplement | Both Social Security and the state | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Domiciliary care (state code D; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $87 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Personal care (state code E; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $157.50 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Home for the aged (state code F; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $179.30 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Medicaid facility resident (state code I; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)) | $7 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Domiciliary care (state code D; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $671 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Personal care (state code E; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $812 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Home for the aged (state code F; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $855.60 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Medicaid facility resident (state code I; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)) | $14 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State-administered supplement amounts | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Annual Statistical Supplement |
| SSI recipients | 247,675 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| Average monthly SSI payment | $714.77 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement | Not verified | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| SSI recipients who are blind or disabled | 225,622 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI by state and county |
| SSI recipients under age 18 | 33,614 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| SSI recipients also receiving Social Security | 78,964 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI by state and county |
| Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities | Yes | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
| Buy-in income limit | $3,325 per month (individual) | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
| Buy-in asset limit | $9,950 (individual) | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
| Buy-in premiums | $45 | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
Sourced facts
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- Federal SSI maximum, individual (monthly): $994 [1] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Federal SSI maximum, couple (monthly): $1,491 [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Who pays the state SSI supplement: Both Social Security and the state [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Domiciliary care (state code D; federal living arrangement A: own household): $87 [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Personal care (state code E; federal living arrangement A: own household): $157.50 [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Home for the aged (state code F; federal living arrangement A: own household): $179.30 [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Medicaid facility resident (state code I; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)): $7 [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Domiciliary care (state code D; federal living arrangement A: own household): $671 [8] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Personal care (state code E; federal living arrangement A: own household): $812 [9] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Home for the aged (state code F; federal living arrangement A: own household): $855.60 [10] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Medicaid facility resident (state code I; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)): $14 [11] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State-administered supplement amounts: Not verified [12] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients: 247,675 [13] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Average monthly SSI payment: $714.77 [14] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: Not verified [15] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients who are blind or disabled: 225,622 [16] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients under age 18: 33,614 [17] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients also receiving Social Security: 78,964 [18] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Medicaid buy-in
Conflicts and unverified data
State-administered supplement amounts: not verified. This state pays some or all of its supplement itself; amounts are not yet verified from the state agency.
Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: not verified. Not yet mapped from the SSI Annual Statistical Report.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SSI in Michigan in 2026?
The federal SSI maximum is $994 per month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Michigan also pays a state supplement through Social Security for some living arrangements, listed in the table on this page. From January of next year the federal maximum rises to $1,029.
What is the average SSI payment in Michigan?
In December of last year, 247,675 people in Michigan received SSI, and the average federally administered payment was $714.77 per month.
Can I keep Medicaid while working with a disability in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan has a Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities. Income limit: $3,325 per month (individual).
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.