People in Delaware with amputations may qualify for federal and state disability benefits, including Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid waivers. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and key support programs.
If you have an amputation, you may qualify for federal disability programs like SSI and SSDI. SSI is for people with limited income and resources, while SSDI is for those who have worked and paid Social Security taxes. Both programs require that your disability meets Social Security's definition, which includes amputation. Medicaid (called Medicaid in Delaware) covers medical care for those with low income and certain disabilities, including amputation. Medicaid also covers prosthetics, rehabilitation, and other services needed after amputation. You must meet income and asset limits to qualify for these programs.
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In Delaware, people with amputations may qualify for Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid waivers. Delaware Medicaid covers medical care, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and other services needed after amputation. To qualify for Medicaid, you must meet income and disability criteria. SSI and SSDI are federal programs, but Delaware administers Medicaid and some waiver programs. Medicaid waivers can help with home and community-based services, such as personal care and assistive technology. Delaware also offers ABLE accounts, which let you save for disability-related expenses without losing benefits.
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ABLE accounts let you save for disability-related expenses without losing SSI, Medicaid, or other benefits. You can use the funds for things like medical care, education, housing, and transportation. In Delaware, you can open an ABLE account through the Delaware ABLE Program website. There are annual and lifetime contribution limits, and the funds grow tax-free.
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For SSI, the income limit is $841 per month for an individual and $1,261 for a couple in 2024. For SSDI, there is no income limit, but you must have a qualifying work history. For Medicaid, the income limit is 138% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is about $1,677 per month for an individual and $2,266 for a couple in 2024.
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If your income or resources change, you must report it to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can happen if you don't report changes in a timely manner. To avoid overpayments, report changes in income, resources, or living situation as soon as possible. You can report changes online, by phone, or in person.
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Contact the Delaware Health Care Commission at 1-800-372-2022 for help with Medicaid applications. For SSI/SSDI, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.
Yes, if you have an amputation and meet income and disability criteria, you can qualify for Medicaid in Delaware. Medicaid covers medical care, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and other services needed after amputation.
You can apply for SSI/SSDI online at ssa.gov, by phone at 1-800-772-1213, or in person at a local Social Security office. You will need medical records and proof of income.
Medicaid waivers provide home and community-based services for people with disabilities. They can help with personal care, assistive technology, and other services needed after amputation.
Yes, you can save money in an ABLE account without losing SSI, Medicaid, or other benefits. The funds can be used for disability-related expenses like medical care, education, and housing.
The income limit for Medicaid in Delaware is 138% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is about $1,677 per month for an individual and $2,266 for a couple in 2024.
Yes, you must report changes in income or resources to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can happen if you don't report changes in a timely manner.
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Medicaid covers medical care, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and other services needed after amputation. This includes doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription medications.
Yes, you can work and still get benefits. SSI and SSDI have work incentives that let you keep some benefits while you work. Medicaid also has programs that let you work and keep coverage.
You can apply for Medicaid waivers through the Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. You will need to meet eligibility criteria and provide medical records.
SSI is for people with limited income and resources, while SSDI is for those who have worked and paid Social Security taxes. Both provide monthly cash benefits for people with disabilities.
