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RFT 248 3 of 3 SSI PAYMENT LEVELS RFB 2026-006 5-1-2026
REFERENCE TABLES MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SSI RECIPIENTS LIVING IN ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES SSI payments to recipients living in adult foster care facilities or a home for aged facility include monies to cover the cost of care plus an incidental allowance for the recipient. The following chart details by living arrangement the maximum monthly amount the recipient is to pay the provider and the amount he or she is to keep. SSI RECIPIENTS LIVING IN ADULT FOSTER CARE OR HOME FOR AGED FACILITIES
Living Arrangement
Maximum Amount to be Paid to Provider Minimum Amount to be Kept By Recipient
Total SSI Warrant Domiciliary Care Individual Couple $1037.00 $2074.00 $44.00 $88.00 $1081.00 $2162.00 Personal Care Individual Couple $1107.50 $2215.00 $44.00 $88.00 $1151.50 $2303.00 Home for Aged Individual Couple $1129.30 $2258.60 $44.00 $88.00 $1173.30 $2346.60 It is the responsibility of the SSI recipient, or his/her/her representative payee, to reimburse the provider at the appropriate rate for this care. The SSI warrant, plus any other income the recipient has, may be used to make the payments. ADULT ALLOWANCE The SSI warrant received by the recipient includes an allowance of at least $44.00 per month for an individual ($88 for a couple) to cover incidental needs. This amount is to be retained by the individual or couple after paying the facility. If the actual cost of care for the individual is less than the above maximum, or if the individual has unearned income other than SSI, the amount he or she has for incidental needs is more than $44.00. LEGAL BASE 20 CFR 416, Social Welfare Act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.10.