Mobility Impairment Benefits in Massachusetts

• To qualify for federal disability benefits, your mobility impairment must be severe enough to stop you from doing substantial work.
• For SSI, you must have limited income and resources, and be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen.
• For SSDI, you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes, and have enough work credits.
• The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a list of impairments, including mobility disorders, to decide if your condition meets the rules.
• You must provide medical records and job history to prove your disability.
• If approved, you may get monthly payments and access to Medicaid or Medicare.

Source: SSA Disability Qualifications (accessed 2025-11-06)

• In Massachusetts, people with mobility impairment may get a state supplement to their SSI payments. This is called the Massachusetts State Supplement Program (SSP).
• To get SSP, you must be eligible for SSI and live in Massachusetts.
• The state also offers cash assistance through the EAEDC program for adults with disabilities who have very low income.
• EAEDC grants will increase by 10% in April 2025, raising the maximum for a single adult from $401 to $441 per month.
• You may also qualify for Medicaid waivers that pay for home care, assistive devices, and other supports.
• The state uses MassAbility Disability Determination Services to review medical evidence for disability claims.

Source: Mass.gov SSP (accessed 2025-11-06), Mass.gov Apply for SSDI/SSI (accessed 2025-11-06), MLRI Budget Update (accessed 2025-11-06)

• Gather your medical records and proof of income.
• Call MassAbility Disability Determination Services to start your SSI or SSDI claim.
• Apply online at SSA.gov or in person at a Social Security office.
• If you need cash assistance, apply for EAEDC through the Department of Transitional Assistance.
• For Medicaid waivers, contact the Department of Developmental Services or MassHealth.

Source: Mass.gov Apply for SSDI/SSI (accessed 2025-11-06)

• Step 1: Get your medical records from doctors, hospitals, or therapists. These should show your mobility impairment and how it affects your daily life.
• Step 2: Call MassAbility Disability Determination Services at 617-727-1600 (Boston) or 508-752-5001 (Worcester) to start your disability claim.
• Step 3: Apply for SSI or SSDI online at SSA.gov, by phone, or in person at a Social Security office. You will need your Social Security number, proof of income, and medical records.
• Step 4: If you need cash help, apply for EAEDC through the Department of Transitional Assistance. You can apply online or at a local office.
• Step 5: For Medicaid waivers, contact the Department of Developmental Services or MassHealth. They will help you apply for home care, assistive devices, and other supports.
• Step 6: If you want to save money without losing benefits, consider opening an ABLE account.
• Step 7: Report any changes in your income, living situation, or health to avoid overpayments.

Source: Mass.gov Apply for SSDI/SSI (accessed 2025-11-06), Mass.gov SSP (accessed 2025-11-06), MLRI Budget Update (accessed 2025-11-06)

• SSI (Supplemental Security Income): Monthly payments for people with disabilities and low income. In 2025, the maximum is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple.
• SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance): Monthly payments for people with disabilities who have worked and paid Social Security taxes.
• Medicaid: Health coverage for people with disabilities and low income.
• Medicare: Health coverage for people with disabilities who get SSDI.
• ABLE Accounts: Tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities.

Source: SSA SSI Payment Amounts (accessed 2025-11-06)

• Massachusetts State Supplement Program (SSP): Extra money added to SSI payments for people who live in Massachusetts.
• EAEDC (Emergency Aid to Elderly, Disabled and Children): Cash assistance for adults with disabilities and very low income. The maximum grant will be $441/month for a single adult starting April 2025.
• Medicaid Waivers (HCBS): Programs that pay for home care, assistive devices, and other supports for people with disabilities.
• MassHealth: State Medicaid program that covers health care for people with disabilities.
• ABLE Accounts: State-run savings accounts for people with disabilities.

Source: Mass.gov SSP (accessed 2025-11-06), MLRI Budget Update (accessed 2025-11-06), Mass.gov Medicaid Waivers (accessed 2025-11-06)

• ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits.
• You can use the funds for housing, education, transportation, and other needs.
• In Massachusetts, you can open an ABLE account through the state program.
• There are limits on how much you can save each year.

Source: ABLE National Resource Center (accessed 2025-11-06)

• For SSI in 2025, the maximum federal payment is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple.
• Massachusetts adds a small state supplement to SSI.
• For EAEDC, the maximum grant will be $441/month for a single adult starting April 2025.
• Income limits change based on your living situation and other factors.

Source: SSA SSI Payment Amounts (accessed 2025-11-06), MLRI Budget Update (accessed 2025-11-06)

• You must report changes in your income, living situation, or health to avoid overpayments.
• If you get too much money, you may have to pay it back.
• Report changes as soon as possible to avoid penalties.
• You can report changes online, by phone, or in person.

Source: SSA Overpayments (accessed 2025-11-06)

• MassAbility Disability Determination Services (Boston)
  Phone: 617-727-1600

  Website

  For disability claims and medical reviews.
• MassAbility Disability Determination Services (Worcester)
  Phone: 508-752-5001

  Website

  For disability claims and medical reviews.
• Massachusetts State Supplement Program (SSP)
  Phone: 877-863-1128

  Website

  For state supplement to SSI.

• What is the difference between SSI and SSDI in Massachusetts?

  SSI is for people with disabilities and low income. SSDI is for people with disabilities who have worked and paid Social Security taxes. Both programs may help with mobility impairment.

• How much money can I get from SSI in Massachusetts?

  In 2025, the maximum federal SSI payment is $967 for an individual. Massachusetts adds a small state supplement to this amount.

• Can I get cash assistance for mobility impairment in Massachusetts?

  Yes, adults with disabilities and very low income may qualify for EAEDC. The maximum grant will be $441/month starting April 2025.

• What is a Medicaid waiver and how can it help me?

  A Medicaid waiver pays for home care, assistive devices, and other supports for people with disabilities. It helps you live independently in the community.

• How do I apply for disability benefits in Massachusetts?

  Call MassAbility Disability Determination Services, apply online at SSA.gov, or visit a Social Security office. You will need medical records and proof of income.

• What is an ABLE account and how does it work?

  An ABLE account lets you save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Funds can be used for housing, education, transportation, and other needs.

• Do I need to report changes in my income or health?