People in Michigan with a spinal cord injury may qualify for federal disability benefits like SSDI and SSI, state programs such as SDA, and Medicaid. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and what benefits are available in 2025.
Contact a Michigan Benefit-to-Work Coach or your local MDHHS office for free help with applications and questions about benefits.
Yes, if your SSDI payment is low and you meet SSI financial requirements, you may receive both SSDI and SSI. This is called concurrent benefits and helps make up the difference if SSDI is below the SSI maximum [grechlawfirm.com, 2025-11-06].
The SGA limit for SSDI in 2025 is expected to be $1,530 per month for non-blind individuals and $2,550 for blind individuals. This is the maximum you can earn and still qualify for SSDI [disabilitylawgroup.com, 2025-11-06].
You can apply for State Disability Assistance (SDA) through your local MDHHS office or online at Michigan.gov. You must meet income and disability requirements and be a Michigan resident [michigan.gov/mdhhs, 2025-11-06].
The federal SSI maximum in 2025 is $943 per month for individuals. Michigan may add a state supplement, so some residents receive more [damichigan.com, 2025-11-06].
Yes, both SSDI and SSI have work incentives that let you earn some income without losing benefits. The SGA limit applies to SSDI, and SSI has special rules for earned income [disabilitylawgroup.com, 2025-11-06].
No, SSI is based on financial need, not work history. You must have limited income and assets to qualify [ssa.gov, 2025-11-06].
This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for personalized guidance.
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SSDI is for people with a qualifying disability and enough work credits. SSI is for those with limited income and assets, regardless of work history [grechlawfirm.com, 2025-11-06].
SSI recipients automatically get Medicaid. Others may qualify based on income and disability. Apply through MDHHS or your local human services agency [michigan.gov/mdhhs, 2025-11-06].
An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Michigan residents can open an account through the Michigan ABLE Program [michigan.gov/able, 2025-11-06].
Report the overpayment to Social Security or MDHHS. You may need to repay the amount, but you can ask for a waiver if you were not at fault [mi.db101.org, 2025-11-06].
