People with Huntington’s Disease in Minnesota can get federal and state benefits, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid waivers, and ABLE accounts. These programs help cover medical costs, daily living, and long-term care.
To get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you need enough work credits and a qualifying disability. Huntington’s Disease is listed as a Compassionate Allowance condition, so approval is often fast. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have low income and limited resources. Children with Huntington’s Disease may qualify for SSI if their parents have low income. Adults with a disability that started before age 22 may get benefits on a parent’s record if the parent is retired, disabled, or deceased. All applicants must meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability.
In Minnesota, people with Huntington’s Disease may qualify for Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA), and Housing Support. These programs have income and asset limits that change yearly. The 2025 cost of living adjustment (COLA) updated these limits. People in facilities or with urgent needs may get expedited disability determinations for Medical Assistance. Minnesota also offers Medicaid waivers for home and community-based services, which help people with Huntington’s Disease live outside institutions. These waivers are being improved through the Waiver Reimagine project to make access fairer and easier.
Source: SSA.gov Source: DisabilityHubMN.org Source: MNBenefits.gov
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. In Minnesota, you can open an ABLE account if your disability started before age 46. You can save up to $100,000 and use the funds for qualified expenses like housing, education, and health care. Earnings grow tax-free. Minnesota’s ABLE program is run by the state and is easy to set up online.
Income limits for Minnesota benefits change each year. For 2025, the limits include the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). For Medical Assistance, the limit is about $1,000 per month for a single person. For Minnesota Supplemental Aid, it’s about $900 per month. Housing Support limits vary by county. These limits are updated on the DB101 Minnesota site.
If your income or health changes, you must report it to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can lead to debt or loss of benefits. Report changes to Social Security and Minnesota agencies as soon as possible. Disability Hub MN can help you understand what to report and how.
Call Disability Hub MN for free help with applications, questions, and planning for the future. They can help you get the benefits you need.
Yes, Huntington’s Disease is a Compassionate Allowance condition. This means Social Security will fast-track your application for SSDI or SSI. You may get a decision in weeks, not months.
Yes, if you meet the work credit rules for SSDI and the income and asset rules for SSI. Many people with Huntington’s Disease get both benefits.
Medicaid waivers pay for home and community care, like personal care and respite. The Waiver Reimagine project is making these easier to get and more fair.
You can apply online at MNBenefits.gov or by phone. You’ll need proof of income and medical records. Disability Hub MN can help you with the process.
An ABLE account lets you save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. You can use it for housing, education, and health care. Minnesota’s ABLE program is easy to set up online.
For Medical Assistance, the limit is about $1,000 per month for a single person. For Minnesota Supplemental Aid, it’s about $900 per month. Limits change yearly with the COLA.
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Yes, you must report changes to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can lead to debt or loss of benefits. Report changes to Social Security and Minnesota agencies as soon as possible.
Yes, SSDI and SSI have work incentives. You can try working without losing benefits. Disability Hub MN can help you plan for work.
Children with Huntington’s Disease may qualify for SSI, Medical Assistance, and Medicaid waivers. Families can also get help from Disability Hub MN.
Call Disability Hub MN for free help. They can help you with applications, questions, and planning for the future.
