Social Security Resources

Social Security Links and Resources

DisABLEd Workers is here to connect persons with disabilities to the resources they need to accomplish their goals. Visit this page often for updated SS benefit amounts, Ticket to Work resources, and other important information and links.

Social Security Disability Benefit Amounts

If you aren’t as familiar with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicare or Medicaid as you want to be, we recommend you check out the Social Security benefit information listed in the Red Book link below.

Knowledge = Opportunity!

New disability benefit amounts for 2024:

• 2024 SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
  • TWL (Trial Work Level): $1,110/month
  • SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity): $1,550/month
• 2023 SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefit payment
  • Individual amount: $943/month
  • Couple amount: $1,415/month
  • Student Earned Income Exclusion amount: $2290/month or
  • Student Earned Income Exclusion amount: $9230/yearly

Disability benefit amounts for 2023:

• 2023 SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
  • TWL (Trial Work Level): $1050/month
  • SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity): $1,470/month
• 2023 SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefit payment
  • Individual amount: $914/month
  • Couple amount: $1,371/month
  • Student Earned Income Exclusion amount: $2220/month or
  • Student Earned Income Exclusion amount: $8950/yearly

Don’t forget that the Social Security PASS plan is a work incentive that can assist you with your education goals.

NOW That IS A WORK Incentive!

Social Security Benefits and Work Incentive Sites

Medicare and Medicaid Links

Important Information about Medicaid

Sometimes Medicaid gets mixed up with Medicare.

The federal government and Social Security Administration oversee Medicare, and you will have a red, white, and blue card. You always have the same one, and the rules are the same in every state.

SSI is a federally funded, needs-based program that provides a cash benefit to individuals with limited income and resources. It is administered by the Social Security Administration. In most states, Medicaid eligibility is automatic once Social Security establishes eligibility for SSI benefits. Each state has chosen to administer Medicaid under one of three options. Please find the state you live in below:

In 1634 states, the state agrees to use Social Security’s approval of SSI benefits as an automatic approval for Medicaid. 1634 states are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. It also includes Washington, DC.

In 209(b) states, the state uses at least one eligibility criterion more restrictive than the SSI program. In these states, Social Security doesn’t make any Medicaid decisions; instead, the state makes all Medicaid eligibility decisions. Beneficiaries must apply for Medicaid at the state Medicaid agency. 209(b) states are Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Virginia.

In SSI Criteria states, the state uses the same income and resources rules as SSI to determine Medicaid eligibility, but a beneficiary must file an application separately with the state Medicaid agency. SSI Criteria states are Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah. It also includes the Northern Mariana Islands.

The maximum SSI benefit from the federal government is $841/month for most states, but some states do supplement this SSI benefit amount. Medicaid is for those with disabilities who have little income and resources. You can have both SSI and SSDI. In that case, Medicaid would pay your Medicare premium for you.

We hope you will apply and fill out our questionnaire. We have more than just Social Security links available. We offer many additional links to grants, financial aid for people with disabilities, resources for working, and much more!

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