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Connecticut • Neurological/Developmental
People with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Connecticut may qualify for federal and state disability benefits, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and state cash assistance. Eligibility depends on severity, income, and assets. This guide explains how to apply and what programs are available.
To get federal disability benefits for ADHD, you must show that your condition severely limits your ability to work or do daily activities. For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you need a work history and enough work credits. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have low income and limited assets. Children with ADHD may qualify for SSI if their disability meets Social Security’s criteria. Adults with ADHD that started before age 22 may qualify for benefits on a parent’s record if they are unmarried and meet the adult disability definition. The Social Security Administration reviews medical records and how ADHD affects your life.
Citations: SSA Disability Eligibility, SSA Disability Qualify
In Connecticut, people with ADHD may qualify for the State Supplement for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled if they are 65 or older, or 18-64 with a disability that meets Social Security’s criteria. You must have another source of income, such as Social Security, SSI, or Veterans benefits. Your net income must be below the state’s standard of living, and assets cannot exceed $1,600 for an individual or $2,400 for a couple. If you own a home, a lien may be placed on it. People who get the State Supplement are also eligible for Medicaid. You may also qualify for SNAP (food stamps) and energy assistance if you apply and meet the requirements.
Citations: State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled - 211, Disability Services - CT.gov
Citations: State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled - 211, Disability Services - CT.gov, SSA Disability Eligibility
Citations: SSA Disability Eligibility, SSA Disability Qualify
Citations: State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled - 211, Disability Services - CT.gov
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. In Connecticut, you can open an ABLE account to pay for qualified disability expenses. Contributions are tax-free, and earnings grow tax-free. Withdrawals for qualified expenses are also tax-free. ABLE accounts can help with education, housing, transportation, and other costs related to disability.
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For SSI, the federal income limit is $943/month for an individual and $1,415/month for a couple in 2025. Connecticut’s State Supplement has its own income limits based on the state’s standard of living. Asset limits are $1,600 for an individual and $2,400 for a couple for the State Supplement. Home ownership may result in a lien. For SSDI, there is no strict income limit, but you cannot have substantial earnings (more than $1,620/month in 2025, or $2,700 if blind).
Citations: SSA Disability Qualify, State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled - 211
If your income, assets, or living situation changes, you must report it to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can happen if you don’t report changes or if there’s a mistake. If you get an overpayment, you may have to pay it back. You can avoid overpayments by reporting changes as soon as they happen and keeping records of all communications with the agency.
If you need help with forms or understanding eligibility, contact the Connecticut DSS Benefit Center at 1-855-626-6632 or visit a regional office. Nonprofit legal aid organizations can also help with applications and appeals.
Yes, ADHD can qualify for disability benefits in Connecticut if it severely limits your ability to work or do daily activities. You must meet Social Security’s criteria for disability and Connecticut’s income and asset limits for state programs.
The State Supplement is cash assistance for people 65+ or 18-64 with a qualifying disability in Connecticut. You must have another source of income and meet income and asset limits. Recipients also get Medicaid.
You can apply for federal benefits through the Social Security Administration and for the State Supplement online, by phone, or in person at a DSS regional office. You’ll need medical records, proof of income, and asset information.
People who get the State Supplement also get Medicaid. You may also qualify for SNAP (food stamps) and energy assistance if you apply and meet the requirements.
Net income must be below the state’s standard of living. Assets cannot exceed $1,600 for an individual or $2,400 for a couple. If you own a home, a lien may be placed on it.
Yes, children with ADHD may qualify for SSI if their disability meets Social Security’s criteria and family income/asset limits. They must be under 18 and meet the definition of disability.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Always check with official sources for the most current information.
SSI is for people with low income and limited assets who have a disability. SSDI is for people with a work history who have a disability. Both require that ADHD severely limits your ability to work or do daily activities.
Yes, you must report changes in income, assets, or living situation to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can happen if you don’t report changes or if there’s a mistake.
Yes, people who get the State Supplement are automatically eligible for Medicaid in Connecticut.
An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. You can use it for qualified disability expenses like education, housing, and transportation.
