Welcome 2026

We Have Wrapped Up Another Year

2025 is over and 2026 has just begun. Below are some highlights and reminders as we move forward in the new year.

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)

2026 COLA increase is 2.8% and should be reflecting in monthly payments already.

SSI Payment Information

Maximum SSI payments for 2026 is $994.00. Just as a reminder, this is the maximum your total amount may be decreased for a variety of reasons.

Earnings and Work Amount Updates

The amount for initial monetary qualifications (SGA) rose to $1,690.00.

Trial work period amounts increased to $1,210.00.

Attorney Fee Limits

Attorneys are statutorily limited to 25% of an awarded back benefit, and we are unable to receive more than $9,200.00 in fees when a fee agreement has been signed.

The Social Security Administration continues to determine and pay attorney fees.

Medicare and Medicaid in Michigan

In Michigan, Medicaid is still available to disabled people.

Medicare is still available to those who are disabled and receiving SSD, after the traditional two-year waiting period from the first monthly payment received by the disabled individual.

Social Security Administration Update

The Social Security Administration recently swore in

as the Deputy Commissioner of Social Security.