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Maryland • Neurodegenerative
People with Parkinson’s Disease in Maryland can get help from federal programs like SSI and SSDI, plus state programs such as Temporary Disability Assistance (TDAP) and Medicaid. These programs provide cash, health coverage, and support for work and daily living.
To qualify for federal disability benefits with Parkinson’s Disease, you must have a diagnosis from a licensed doctor and meet Social Security’s definition of disability. This means your condition must be severe enough to stop you from working and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have low income and few assets. For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes. Both programs cover adults and children with qualifying disabilities[7][6][4].
In Maryland, you may qualify for the Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP) if you have a short-term disability or are waiting for federal disability approval. TDAP is for low-income individuals without dependent children. You must provide a medical report from a licensed practitioner. TDAP benefits are limited to 12 months in a 36-month period unless you are applying for SSI. Maryland also offers Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities (EID), which lets people with disabilities keep Medicaid if they work for pay. There is no income limit for EID, and certain assets do not count[1][2][5][6].
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Maryland offers ABLE accounts through the state’s ABLE program. You can use the funds for expenses like housing, education, and transportation[internal_link_ABLE_Accounts].
For SSI, you must have low income and few assets. For SSDI, there is no income limit, but you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes. For TDAP, you must be low-income and without dependent children. For EID, there is no income limit, and certain assets do not count[1][2][5][6][7].
You must report changes in your income, work, or health to avoid overpayments and keep your benefits. If you get too much money, you may have to pay it back. Report changes to Social Security and your local Department of Social Services[4][internal_link_Avoiding_Overpayments_Reporting_Changes].
Contact your local Department of Social Services or call Maryland Access Point at 211 for help finding and applying for benefits.
Yes, Parkinson’s Disease is a qualifying disability for SSI and SSDI. You must have a diagnosis from a doctor and meet Social Security’s definition of disability. You may also qualify for state programs like TDAP and Medicaid[7][6][4].
Apply for SSI/SSDI through the Social Security Administration online or by phone. Apply for TDAP at your local Department of Social Services or online at MarylandBenefits.gov. If you work, check if you qualify for Medicaid through the EID program[1][2][6].
SSI is for people with low income and few assets who are disabled, blind, or age 65+. SSDI is for people with a qualifying disability who have worked and paid Social Security taxes. Both programs provide monthly payments[7][6][4].
Yes, you can work and still get SSI or SSDI. Social Security has work incentives to help you try work without losing benefits. Maryland’s EID program lets people with disabilities keep Medicaid if they work for pay[2][4].
TDAP is a short-term cash assistance program for low-income, disabled adults without children. You must provide a medical report and apply through your local Department of Social Services. Benefits are limited to 12 months in a 36-month period unless you are applying for SSI[1][3][5][6].
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Always check with official agencies for the most current rules and eligibility.
Yes, Maryland offers Medicaid for people with disabilities. If you work, you may qualify for Medicaid through the EID program. Medicaid covers medical and long-term care services[2][5].
An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. You can use the funds for expenses like housing, education, and transportation[internal_link_ABLE_Accounts].
Report changes in your income, work, or health to Social Security and your local Department of Social Services. This helps you avoid overpayments and keep your benefits[4][internal_link_Avoiding_Overpayments_Reporting_Changes].
Other benefits include food assistance (SNAP), housing help, property tax credits, and Medicaid waivers for home and community-based services[5].
Yes, children with Parkinson’s Disease may qualify for SSI if they meet the disability and income requirements. Children who are disabled before age 22 may also qualify for benefits on a parent’s Social Security record[7].
