People with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Kansas may qualify for federal and state disability benefits, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and ABLE accounts. Eligibility depends on medical documentation, work history, and income. Kansas offers additional support through Medicaid waivers, employment programs, and financial incentives.
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) with ADHD, you must show that your condition prevents you from working for at least 12 months. The Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at medical records, work history, and how ADHD affects daily life. For SSDI, you need enough work credits. For SSI, your income and resources must be low. ADHD is listed under SSA’s Blue Book as a neurodevelopmental disorder, but approval often depends on how severe it is and how much it limits your ability to work or do daily tasks.
In Kansas, people with ADHD may qualify for Medicaid, which covers therapy, medications, and other services. The state also offers Medicaid waivers for home and community-based services (HCBS) for those with disabilities, including ADHD. To qualify for these programs, you must meet income and disability requirements. Kansas also has employment programs like the Ticket to Work, which helps people with disabilities find jobs and keep their benefits. The state’s ABLE Savings Plan lets people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid eligibility.
Source: KansasCommerce.gov, 2025-11-05, KanCare.ks.gov, 2025-11-05, KansasStateTreasurer.ks.gov, 2025-11-05
Source: SSA.gov, 2025-11-05, KanCare.ks.gov, 2025-11-05, KansasStateTreasurer.ks.gov, 2025-11-05, KansasCommerce.gov, 2025-11-05
Source: KansasCommerce.gov, 2025-11-05, KanCare.ks.gov, 2025-11-05, KansasStateTreasurer.ks.gov, 2025-11-05, HumanResources.ku.edu, 2025-11-05
The Kansas ABLE Savings Plan lets people with disabilities save money for qualified disability expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid eligibility. You can save up to $17,000 per year (2025 limit) and get a $100 empowerment grant for new accounts in 2025. Funds can be used for education, housing, transportation, and other disability-related costs. To open an account, visit savewithable.com/ks/home.html and provide proof of disability and your Social Security number.
Source: KansasStateTreasurer.ks.gov, 2025-11-05
For SSI in 2025, the federal income limit is $943 per month for an individual and $1,415 for a couple. Kansas may have additional state supplements. For SSDI, there is no strict income limit, but you must not earn more than the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit, which is $1,470 per month for non-blind individuals in 2024 and likely higher in 2025. For Medicaid, income limits vary by program and household size.
Source: SSA.gov, 2025-11-05, Parmeledisability.com, 2025-11-05 (for SGA)
If your income, work, or health changes, you must report it to the SSA and KanCare. Not reporting changes can lead to overpayments and loss of benefits. Report changes online, by phone, or in person. Keep records of all reports and communications. If you get an overpayment notice, contact the SSA or KanCare to set up a repayment plan.
In 2025, Social Security Disability benefits will increase by 2.5% due to COLA. The Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit will likely rise, allowing beneficiaries to earn more before benefits are affected.
Yes, ADHD can qualify for SSI or SSDI if it severely limits your ability to work or do daily tasks. You need medical proof and must meet income and work credit rules. Kansas Medicaid also covers therapy and medications for ADHD.
Gather medical records, check eligibility, and apply online at SSA.gov or at a local Social Security office. You’ll need to provide proof of ADHD and how it affects your life and work.
The federal SSI income limit in 2025 is $943 per month for an individual and $1,415 for a couple. Kansas may have additional state supplements. Income limits for Medicaid vary by program and household size.
Yes, you can work and keep benefits if you stay under the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit. Kansas has work incentives like the Ticket to Work program to help you earn more and keep Medicaid.
An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money for qualified expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. Kansas offers a $100 empowerment grant for new accounts in 2025.
KanCare Medicaid covers therapy, medications, and other services for ADHD. Medicaid waivers offer extra support for home and community-based services.
This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for personalized guidance.
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Report changes in income, work, or health to the SSA and KanCare online, by phone, or in person. Keep records of all reports to avoid overpayments and loss of benefits.
The Ticket to Work program helps people with disabilities find jobs and keep benefits. KANSASWORKS is an approved Employment Network in Kansas.
Yes, Assistive Technology for Kansas (ATK) connects people with disabilities to assistive technology for learning, working, and living. K-LOAN offers low-interest loans and savings for assistive technology.
The KBOR Long Term Disability Plan provides 60% of monthly pay for Kansas Board of Regents employees disabled over 180 days. It’s part of the KBOR Mandatory Retirement Plan.
