Find disability benefits and support programs you qualify for
Disability benefits include both income-based programs (SSI) and work-history programs (SSDI). State disability programs, Medicaid for the disabled, and vocational rehabilitation round out a system designed to support individuals with disabilities.
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SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Monthly cash payments for individuals who are disabled, blind, or age 65+ with limited income and resources.
Who may qualify: individuals with limited income and resources who have a qualifying disability or are age 65+; no work history required.
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
Monthly benefits for workers who become disabled before retirement age.
Who may qualify: workers under 65 with sufficient work credits who have a medically determinable disability expected to last 12+ months.
State Disability Programs
Some states offer supplemental disability payments on top of federal SSI benefits.
Who may qualify: varies by state; typically mirrors federal SSI eligibility; CA, NY, and a few other states have state-funded supplements.
Medicaid for the Disabled
Comprehensive health coverage for individuals receiving SSI or who meet disability criteria independently.
Who may qualify: SSI recipients automatically qualify in most states; others may qualify through Medicaid disability determinations.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Counseling, training, assistive technology, and job placement services to help people with disabilities enter or return to employment.
Who may qualify: individuals with physical or mental disabilities that create a barrier to employment; funded state-by-state through federal VR grants.