You'll find links to legal aid offices and lawyer referral services under Find A Lawyer. If there is a Self-Help Center in your area you can get more help there. If you need something other than legal help, look in Community Services. If you need a fee waiver, an interpreter, a court to accommodate your disability, or more information about going to court, visit Going to Court.
Common Questions
MiABLE accounts are tax-free savings accounts in Michigan available to eligible people with disabilities. Money can be added to these accounts without fear the account holder’s public assistance will be affected.
People can use money from MiABLE accounts to pay for “qualified disability expenses” and other expenses that are medically necessary. Some examples of expenses include housing and transportation.
To learn more, read An Overview of MiABLE Accounts.
The Michigan Department of Treasury is in charge of the MiABLE Program. Investment services are managed by an organization called TSA Consulting Group.
To learn more, read An Overview of MiABLE Accounts.
An applicant must have a disability that started before they turned 26. If they are getting SSI or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), they will likely automatically be eligible. If they are not getting SSI or SSDI, they can still be eligible if their disability meets the criteria set by the Social Security Administration. They must also get a “disability certification” from a medical doctor (M.D. or D.O).
An applicant does not need to be under 26 when they apply for their account, but they must have been diagnosed with the disability before their 26th birthday. An applicant does not have to be a Michigan resident to get a MiABLE account. Not every state offers ABLE accounts, so people who qualify for an account but live in a state that doesn’t offer them can apply for an account in a state that does.
To learn more, read An Overview of MiABLE Accounts.