People with aphasia in Georgia may qualify for federal and state disability benefits, including SSI, Medicaid, and ABLE accounts. These programs help cover medical costs, daily living expenses, and support independence.
To qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI or SSDI, a person must have a medical condition that results in marked and severe functional limitations. For SSI, income and resources must be limited. For children, the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers both the child’s and family’s income and resources. For adults, work activity is limited to $1,620 per month for non-blind individuals and $2,700 for blind individuals in 2025. These amounts are adjusted annually. If you meet these criteria, you may be eligible for monthly payments and Medicaid coverage. [^1]
In Georgia, people with aphasia may qualify for state-specific programs if they meet federal eligibility rules. Georgia STABLE offers ABLE accounts for residents with disabilities that began before age 26. These accounts allow tax-free savings for disability-related expenses without affecting needs-based benefits. State employees may also have access to short- and long-term disability insurance through their employer. Medicaid waivers, such as the HCBS waiver, can provide additional support for home and community-based services. [^2][^3]
Contact your local Social Security office or a disability advocate for help with your application.
Yes, aphasia can qualify for SSI if it causes marked and severe functional limitations. You must also meet income and resource limits. [^1]
A Georgia STABLE account is an ABLE account that allows tax-free savings for disability-related expenses without affecting needs-based benefits. [^2]
You can apply for Medicaid in Georgia through Georgia Gateway, the state’s online application portal. [^4]
The income limit for SSI in Georgia is $1,620 per month for non-blind individuals and $2,700 for blind individuals in 2025. [^1]
Yes, you can work while receiving SSI, but your earnings must not exceed the monthly limits. [^1]
SSI is for people with limited income and resources, while SSDI is for people who have worked and paid into Social Security. [^1]
Report changes to Social Security or Medicaid as soon as possible to avoid overpayments. [^5]
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Yes, Georgia offers Medicaid waivers for home and community-based services. [^4]
You can save up to $19,000 a year in a Georgia STABLE account, and if employed, up to $15,060 more. [^2]
Yes, state employees in Georgia can enroll in short- and long-term disability insurance through their employer. [^3]
