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Kansas • Mental Health
If you have Anxiety Disorders in Kansas, you may qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI and SSDI, plus state programs for Medicaid, work incentives, and savings. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and what changes are coming in 2025.
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) with Anxiety Disorders, your condition must prevent you from working for at least 12 months and meet SSA’s medical criteria. For SSDI, you must have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and earned enough work credits (usually 20 in the last 10 years). For SSI, your income and resources must be below strict limits, and you must meet citizenship and residency rules. The SSA reviews medical evidence, including doctor reports and treatment history, to decide if your anxiety is severe enough to qualify [^1].
In Kansas, people with Anxiety Disorders can access Medicaid through KanCare, especially if they qualify for SSI or meet other criteria. The state also offers work incentives like the Working Healthy program, which lets you keep Medicaid while working. Kansas does not have a separate state disability program, but you can use federal benefits and state resources for employment, assistive technology, and savings. The Ticket to Work program helps people with disabilities find jobs and keep benefits as they earn more [^2].
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money for qualified expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. Kansas offers a $100 empowerment grant for new accounts opened in 2025. You can sign up at savewithable.com/ks/home.html [^3].
For 2025, the SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity) limit for SSDI is expected to increase slightly from $1,470/month (2024) due to inflation. Earning above this limit may affect your benefits. SSI has strict income and resource limits, which are updated yearly [^1].
Report any changes in income, work, or health to Social Security and KanCare to avoid overpayments. If you get too much, you may have to pay it back. See our guide on avoiding overpayments and reporting changes for tips [^5].
SSDI benefits will increase by 2.5% in 2025 due to COLA. SGA limits will likely rise, letting you earn more before benefits are affected. Working Healthy will treat late eligibility reviews as new applications starting July 1, 2025.
Yes, if your Anxiety Disorder prevents you from working for at least 12 months and meets SSA’s medical criteria, you may qualify for SSI or SSDI. Kansas also offers Medicaid and work incentives for people with disabilities.
Gather medical records and work history, then apply online at SSA.gov, by phone, or in person. For Medicaid, apply through KanCare or KansasWorks. State agencies can help with the process.
The SGA limit for SSDI is expected to increase slightly from $1,470/month in 2024 due to inflation. Earning above this limit may affect your benefits. Check SSA.gov for the latest numbers.
Yes, Kansas offers work incentives like Ticket to Work and Working Healthy, which let you keep Medicaid and some benefits while working. Report any changes to avoid overpayments.
An ABLE account lets you save for disability expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. Kansas offers a $100 empowerment grant for new accounts opened in 2025. Sign up at savewithable.com/ks/home.html.
Working Healthy lets you keep Medicaid while working, earn more, and maintain health coverage. Starting July 1, 2025, late eligibility reviews will be treated as new applications.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Always check with official agencies for the most current rules and eligibility.
KANSASWORKS is an approved Employment Network for Ticket to Work. ATK and K-LOAN offer assistive technology and financial help for people with disabilities in Kansas.
Report any changes in income, work, or health to Social Security and KanCare. If you get too much, you may have to pay it back. See our guide for tips on avoiding overpayments.
Yes, Assistive Technology for Kansas (ATK) connects people with disabilities to assistive tech for work, learning, and daily life. K-LOAN offers low-interest loans and savings for assistive technology.
SSDI benefits will increase by 2.5% due to COLA. SGA limits will likely increase. Working Healthy will treat late eligibility reviews as new applications starting July 1, 2025.
