Sensory Processing Disorder Benefits in Florida

• To get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must have a work history and pay Social Security taxes. Your condition must stop you from working for at least 12 months.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is for people with limited income and resources, including children and adults with disabilities.
• For 2025, you generally cannot earn more than $1,620 per month ($2,700 if blind) and still qualify for SSDI or SSI.
• Your medical records must show your Sensory Processing Disorder causes marked and severe functional limitations.
• Family income and resources are considered for children applying for SSI.
• Both programs require regular reporting of changes in your situation.

Sources: SSA Disability Qualifications, SSA SSI/SSDI Overview

• Florida follows federal rules for SSI and SSDI eligibility. The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Disability Determinations reviews medical evidence for disability claims.
• Children with Sensory Processing Disorder may qualify for SSI if their condition causes marked and severe functional limitations and family income/resources meet limits.
• Adults with Sensory Processing Disorder may qualify for SSDI if they have enough work credits and cannot work due to their condition.
• Florida offers special needs shelters and registries for emergencies, which can help people with disabilities.
• State agencies like the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities may offer extra support services.
• Always report changes in income, resources, or health to avoid overpayments.

Sources: Florida Department of Health Disability Determinations, Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities

• Gather medical records showing how Sensory Processing Disorder affects daily life.
• Check if you meet income and resource limits for SSI or SSDI.
• Contact your local Social Security office or apply online.
• Ask for help from a family member, friend, or support professional.
• Report any changes in your situation to avoid overpayments.

• Step 1: Get medical documentation from doctors, therapists, or schools that show how Sensory Processing Disorder limits your ability to work or do daily activities.
• Step 2: Review income and resource limits for SSI or SSDI. For 2025, the SGA limit is $1,620 per month ($2,700 if blind).
• Step 3: Apply online at the Social Security Administration website, by phone, or in person at a local office.
• Step 4: Provide all required documents, including medical records, proof of income, and identification.
• Step 5: Wait for a decision. The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Disability Determinations will review your medical evidence.
• Step 6: If approved, report any changes in income, resources, or health to avoid overpayments.
• Step 7: Explore state programs for extra support, such as Medicaid waivers or special needs registries.

Sources: SSA How to Apply, Florida Department of Health Disability Determinations

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Monthly payments for adults who cannot work due to disability and have a work history.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Monthly payments for people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or elderly.
• Medicare: Health coverage for people who get SSDI after a 24-month waiting period (exceptions for ALS and end-stage renal disease).
• Medicaid: Health coverage for people with low income and resources, often available with SSI.
• Work incentives: Programs to help you keep benefits while trying to work.

Sources: SSA Benefits Overview, SSA SSI/SSDI Overview

• Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities: Offers support services, case management, and access to Medicaid waivers for people with developmental disabilities.
• Florida Department of Health: Manages disability determinations and special needs registries for emergencies.
• Florida Medicaid Waivers (HCBS): Provides home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
• Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology: Helps with assistive technology and devices.
• Florida Centers on Autism and Related Disabilities: Provides resources and support for families.
• Florida Developmental Disabilities Council: Advocates for people with disabilities and their families.
• Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Supports people with hearing loss.

Sources: Florida Department of Health Disability Programs, Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities

• ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits.
• You can use ABLE funds for qualified disability expenses like education, housing, and transportation.
• Florida offers ABLE accounts through the state’s ABLE program.

Sources: Florida ABLE Program

• For 2025, the SGA limit is $1,620 per month ($2,700 if blind) for SSDI and SSI.
• SSI has resource limits: $2,000 for individuals, $3,000 for couples.
• Family income and resources are considered for children applying for SSI.
• Always report changes in income or resources to avoid overpayments.

Sources: SSA SSI/SSDI Overview

• Report changes in income, resources, or health to the Social Security Administration.
• Overpayments can happen if you don’t report changes or if your situation changes.
• You may have to repay overpayments, but there are ways to avoid or reduce them.
• Keep records of all changes and communications with the SSA.

Sources: SSA Overpayments and Reporting

• Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
  Phone: 1-866-552-4464

  TTY: 1-800-955-8771

  Email: [email protected]

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  Website

  For support services and Medicaid waivers.
• Social Security Administration
  Phone: 1-800-772-1213

  TTY: 1-800-325-0778

  Email: ssa.gov/contact/

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  Website

  For SSI and SSDI applications and questions.

• Can Sensory Processing Disorder qualify for disability benefits in Florida?

  Yes, if your Sensory Processing Disorder causes marked and severe functional limitations, you may qualify for SSI or SSDI. You need medical evidence and must meet income and resource limits.

• What is the income limit for SSI in Florida in 2025?

  For 2025, the SGA limit is $1,620 per month ($2,700 if blind). SSI also has resource limits: $2,000 for individuals, $3,000 for couples.

• How do I apply for disability benefits in Florida?

  Gather medical records, check income limits, and apply online, by phone, or in person at a Social Security office. The Florida Department of Health reviews medical evidence.

• What state programs help people with Sensory Processing Disorder in Florida?

  Florida offers Medicaid waivers, special needs registries, and support services through the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities and other agencies.

• Can children with Sensory Processing Disorder get SSI in Florida?

  Yes, if their condition causes marked and severe functional limitations and family income/resources meet limits. Family income and resources are considered.

• What is an ABLE account and how can it help in Florida?

  An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Florida offers ABLE accounts for qualified disability expenses.