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MMP 23-58: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-Related Medicaid Asset Policy
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan is correcting its Medicaid asset policy regarding federal stimulus payments received during the Public Health Emergency. The correction clarifies that stimulus payments should be subtracted from cash assets (not total assets) when determining Medicaid eligibility for SSI-related categories.
Action Required
By January 1, 2024: Billing team should be aware that Michigan Medicaid eligibility determinations for SSI-related categories will use corrected asset calculation methods. This may affect patient eligibility status - verify current Medicaid coverage for existing patients in SSI-related categories before submitting claims.