People with Huntington’s Disease in Connecticut can get federal disability benefits (SSI/SSDI), Medicaid, and state cash assistance. The state also offers home and community-based services, legal help, and support for families. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and where to get help.
To get federal disability benefits for Huntington’s Disease, you must meet Social Security’s definition of disability. This means your condition must prevent you from working for at least 12 months and meet the criteria in the Social Security Blue Book. Huntington’s Disease is listed in the Blue Book under neurological disorders. You may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have limited income and resources, or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if you have enough work credits. Children with Huntington’s Disease may also qualify for benefits if they meet the definition of disability for children. The amount of money you can earn while disabled is limited; in 2025, the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit is $1,620 per month for most people, or $2,700 if you are blind. [^1][^2]
In Connecticut, people with Huntington’s Disease may qualify for state cash assistance through the Aid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) program. This program supplements your income and helps maintain a standard of living set by the state. The state disregards the 2025 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) when calculating AABD eligibility, so the full COLA will not count as income. This helps protect your benefits and keeps federal Medicaid funding. You must meet financial and technical requirements for Medicaid or the Medicaid for Employed Disabled program. Connecticut also offers Medicaid waivers for home and community-based services, which can help adults with Huntington’s Disease live outside of institutions. [^3][^4]
An ABLE account lets 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 like housing, education, and transportation. The account grows tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified expenses are not taxed. You must have a disability that began before age 26 to qualify. [^7]
For SSI in 2025, the federal income limit is $943 per month for an individual and $1,415 for a couple. Connecticut’s AABD program has its own income limits, which are adjusted each year. The state disregards the 2025 Social Security COLA when calculating AABD eligibility, so the full COLA will not count as income. [^3][^8]
If you get too much money from SSI, SSDI, or state benefits, you may have to pay it back. Report any changes in income, resources, or living situation to the agency right away. This helps avoid overpayments and keeps your benefits safe. [^9]
Call the Connecticut DSS Client Information Line at 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632) for help with applications and questions about benefits.
Yes, Huntington’s Disease is listed in the Social Security Blue Book. If your condition meets the criteria, you can get SSI or SSDI. You must meet the definition of disability and have enough work credits for SSDI or limited income and resources for SSI. [^1]
Connecticut offers state cash assistance, Medicaid waivers, and home care programs for people with Huntington’s Disease. The state also has programs for children with disabilities and legal help for low-income individuals. [^3][^4]
In 2025, Connecticut will not count the Social Security COLA as income when calculating eligibility for the AABD program. This means the full COLA will be disregarded, so your benefits will not be reduced. [^3]
Yes, you can work and keep your benefits if you do not earn more than the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit. In 2025, the SGA limit is $1,620 per month for most people, or $2,700 if you are blind. [^1]
The Aid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) program provides state cash assistance to supplement income for people with disabilities. The state disregards the 2025 Social Security COLA when calculating eligibility. [^3]
You can apply for Medicaid waivers through the Department of Social Services. The ABI Waiver is for adults with acquired brain injury, including Huntington’s Disease. Contact a regional office for more information. [^4]
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Yes, children with Huntington’s Disease may qualify for SSI or SSDI if they meet the definition of disability. Children who get benefits as a minor may continue to get them after age 18 if they have a qualifying disability. [^1]
An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. You can open an ABLE account in Connecticut if your disability began before age 26. [^7]
Yes, you must report any changes in income, resources, or living situation to the agency right away. This helps avoid overpayments and keeps your benefits safe. [^9]
Connecticut offers legal help for low-income individuals through the Legal Services for Indigent People program. You can also contact nonprofit legal aid organizations for free help. [^4]
