Public Benefits
Lakeshore Legal Aid's Video Library:
Protecting your Social Security
How do my Tribal Income/Resources affect my SSI?
Sources of Help
For help with 1) tribal benefits, or 2) public benefits where tribal payments are the issue, please call MILS at 231-947-0122.
For help in the Detroit Area with disability related matters, please contact the Disability Law Clinic at Wayne at (313) 577-4015.
Health Eligibility Law Project (HELP-CCJ) 810-238-8053.
For general help with Public Benefits, please call your local legal aid office (Call 888-783-8190 for the southern half of the state and visit LSNM to find the correct office to call for the northern half of the state).
For contact information for Indian Legal Services programs in other states, please visit the MILS NAILS page.
Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 - information on the IRS exclusion for tribal benefits from income.
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Social Security Benefits- Check out answers to common questions about different types of Social Security benefits.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)- SSI is based on financial need and either age or disability. Learn more about qualifying and how to apply.
Food Assistance Programs (FAP)- Michigan Legal Help provides answers to common questions about FAP, or Food Stamps. You can apply online at MI Bridges.
Family Independence Program (FIP)- Michigan Legal Help provides answers to common questions about FIP.You can apply online at MI Bridges.
Child Development and Care (CDC)- Programs are available for assistance with child care expenses. You can apply online at MI Bridges.