MI SB0447

Establishes the "Michigan Freedom to Work for Individuals with Disabilities Law" allowing disabled individuals with earned income to maintain medical assistance eligibility.

Eligibility requires individuals to be age 16-64, federally disabled or earning above substantial gainful activity level, have assets not exceeding $2,000, unearned income not exceeding 100% of federal poverty guidelines, and provide current work documentation.

Allows enrolled individuals to accumulate up to $75,000 in personal savings and unlimited retirement account assets without losing medical assistance coverage.

Permits temporary employment breaks up to 24 months if due to involuntary layoff or medical necessity, and allows work income exceeding standard medicaid limits while maintaining eligibility.

Establishes sliding scale premium structure based on earned income above 250% of federal poverty guidelines, starting at $600 annually and increasing to 100% of average medical assistance recipient costs for those earning $75,000 or more.