People with Williams Syndrome in Kansas can access federal and state disability benefits, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, ABLE accounts, and employment support. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and key programs.
To qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI or SSDI, you must have a disability that prevents you from working for at least 12 months. For SSDI, you need enough work credits from jobs covered by Social Security. SSI is for people with limited income and resources, regardless of work history. Williams Syndrome may qualify if it causes significant limitations in daily activities and meets SSA’s definition of disability. Children with Williams Syndrome may also qualify for SSI if they meet childhood disability criteria.
In Kansas, people with Williams Syndrome may qualify for Medicaid (KanCare) if they meet income, asset, and medical eligibility. KanCare covers health care for people with disabilities, including children. Kansas also offers ABLE accounts for saving without losing benefits. State employees may have access to long-term disability through their employer. Kansas workforce services provide employment support, including the Ticket to Work program for those receiving SSI/SSDI. Eligibility for state programs is determined annually and may require proof of disability and residency.
Check if you meet federal SSI/SSDI criteria.
Apply online at SSA.gov or visit a local Social Security office.
For Medicaid (KanCare), apply through the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) or online at Kansas Benefits.
Open an ABLE account at savewithable.com/ks/home.html.
Contact Kansas workforce services for employment support.
Apply for SSI/SSDI (accessed 2025-11-05)
Apply for KanCare (accessed 2025-11-05)
Step 1: Gather medical records and proof of disability, including diagnosis of Williams Syndrome and how it affects daily life.
Step 2: Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) online at SSA.gov, by phone, or in person. Children may apply for SSI.
Step 3: If eligible, you may also qualify for Medicaid (KanCare). Apply through the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) or online at Kansas Benefits. You may need to provide income and asset information.
Step 4: Consider opening a Kansas ABLE account to save for disability-related expenses without losing benefits. Visit savewithable.com/ks/home.html to sign up.
Step 5: If you want to work, contact Kansas workforce services or the Ticket to Work program for free employment support.
Step 6: Report any changes in income, resources, or living situation to avoid overpayments.
SSA Disability Application (accessed 2025-11-05)
Kansas Benefits Application Portal (accessed 2025-11-05)
Kansas ABLE Account (accessed 2025-11-05)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Monthly cash benefit for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Monthly cash benefit for people with limited income and resources, including children.
Medicaid: Health coverage for people with disabilities, available through KanCare in Kansas.
Medicare: Health coverage for people with disabilities after 24 months of SSDI.
Ticket to Work: Free employment support for people ages 18-64 receiving SSI/SSDI.
SSA Disability Benefits (accessed 2025-11-05)
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KanCare: Kansas Medicaid program for people with disabilities, covering health care services.
Kansas ABLE Account: Tax-advantaged savings account for disability-related expenses.
Kansas Long-Term Disability (LTD): For state employees, provides up to 60% of monthly pay if disabled for more than 180 days.
Kansas Workforce Services: Employment support, including Ticket to Work and assistive technology loans.
K-LOAN: Low-interest loan program for assistive technology for people with disabilities.
KanCare Benefits (accessed 2025-11-05)
Kansas ABLE Savings Program (accessed 2025-11-05)
KBOR LTD Plan (accessed 2025-11-05)
Kansas Workforce Services (accessed 2025-11-05)
Kansas offers ABLE accounts for people with disabilities. You can save up to $18,000 per year (2025 limit) for qualified disability expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid eligibility. Kansas residents get a $100 empowerment grant for opening a new account in 2025. Accounts are easy to open online at savewithable.com/ks/home.html.
For SSI, the 2025 federal income limit is $943/month for an individual and $1,415/month for a couple. Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) has higher income limits, often up to 100-138% of the federal poverty level, depending on the program. ABLE accounts do not count toward SSI resource limits up to $100,000.
You must report changes in income, resources, or living situation to Social Security and Kansas Benefits to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can result in repayment demands or benefit reductions. Report changes promptly to both agencies.
Contact Kansas Benefits at 1-888-767-2444 or visit your local Department for Children and Families office for help with applications.
Kansas residents who open a new ABLE account in 2025 get a $100 empowerment grant. Visit savewithable.com/ks/home.html to sign up.
Yes, Williams Syndrome can qualify for SSI or SSDI if it causes significant limitations in daily activities and meets SSA’s definition of disability. Children may qualify for SSI if they meet childhood disability criteria.
Apply for KanCare through the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) or online at Kansas Benefits. You’ll need to provide income, asset, and medical information to determine eligibility.
An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save for disability-related expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. Kansas offers a $100 grant for new accounts opened in 2025.
Yes, Kansas offers work incentives and employment support through Ticket to Work. You can work without immediately losing cash or medical benefits.
Kansas offers Medicaid (KanCare), ABLE accounts, long-term disability for state employees, and workforce services. These programs support health, savings, and employment for people with disabilities.
Report changes in income, resources, or living situation to Social Security and Kansas Benefits promptly. This helps avoid overpayments and benefit reductions.
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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Kansas Ticket to Work (accessed 2025-11-05)
Avoiding Overpayments & Reporting Changes (internal)
K-LOAN (accessed 2025-11-05)
K-LOAN offers low-interest loans for assistive technology. ATK connects people with disabilities to assistive technology resources for learning, working, and daily life.
Yes, children with Williams Syndrome may qualify for SSI if they meet childhood disability criteria. They may also qualify for Medicaid and other state programs.
The 2025 federal SSI income limit is $943/month for an individual. Kansas Medicaid has higher limits, often up to 100-138% of the federal poverty level.
Ticket to Work is a federal program that provides free employment services for Kansans ages 18-64 receiving SSI/SSDI, including career counseling and job placement.
