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Alabama • Neurological/Developmental
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Alabama may qualify for federal and state benefits, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid waivers, and work supports. Eligibility depends on medical, financial, and functional criteria. This guide explains how to apply and what to expect.
Alabama offers free benefits counseling for SSDI and SSI recipients. This can help you understand work incentives and how to report changes to avoid overpayments [^6].
Alabama’s Medicaid waivers can help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder live in the community with services like personal care, respite care, and case management [^2].
Yes, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may qualify for SSI if their condition meets Social Security’s criteria and their family’s income and resources are within limits. The state agency may take 6 to 8 months to decide, but some conditions may qualify for immediate payments [^4].
The federal SSI limit is $943 per month for an individual in 2025. Alabama may have a small state supplement. For Medicaid waivers, the income limit is $2,901 per month [^4][^2].
Contact the Alabama Department of Mental Health Call Center at 1-800-361-4491 to apply for Medicaid waivers. You must meet the nursing facility level of care and have income and resources below the limits [^2].
The SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity) limit for non-blind adults is $1,620 per month in 2025. For blind adults, it is $2,700 per month. Earnings above these limits may affect SSDI benefits [^4].
The 2025 COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) is 2.5%. This increases SSI and SSDI benefit amounts to keep pace with inflation [^1].
Alabama’s Medicaid waivers provide home and community-based services such as case management, homemaker services, personal care, respite care, adult day health, adult companion services, home delivered meals, medical supplies, skilled nursing, pest control, training, family empowerment, counseling, community transportation, and community integration [^2].
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for your specific situation.
This program offers free benefits counseling for recipients of SSDI and SSI to help with work incentives and reporting changes. It is provided by the Alabama Department of Mental Health [^6].
Report changes in income, resources, or living situation to Social Security by phone, online, or in person. This helps avoid overpayments and ensures you receive the correct benefits [^7].
Yes, you can work while receiving SSI or SSDI, but there are limits on how much you can earn. The SGA limit is $1,620 per month for non-blind adults in 2025. Work incentives help you keep benefits while you work [^4][^6].
An ABLE account allows people with disabilities to save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Alabama residents can open an ABLE account through the state’s ABLE program [^7].
