Huntington’s Disease Benefits in Minnesota

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.

• SSDI: Usually need 40 credits, 20 in the last 10 years.
• SSI: Income and asset limits apply.
• Compassionate Allowance: Fast-track for Huntington’s Disease.
• Disabled Adult Child: Adult children with disability before age 22 may qualify.

Source: SSA.gov

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.

• Medical Assistance: Covers health care for low-income people.
• Minnesota Supplemental Aid: Extra cash for people on SSI.
• Housing Support: Helps pay for rent and utilities.
• Waiver Reimagine: Improving access to home care waivers.

Source: DisabilityHubMN.org Source: DHS.gov

• Check if you meet federal SSDI or SSI rules.
• Apply for Social Security benefits online or at a local office.
• Apply for Minnesota Medical Assistance, MSA, or Housing Support online or by phone.
• Ask about Medicaid waivers for home care.
• Set up an ABLE account if you qualify.
• Call Disability Hub MN for help with any step.

• Step 1: Gather medical records and proof of income.
• Step 2: Apply for SSDI or SSI at SSA.gov. Huntington’s Disease is a Compassionate Allowance, so you may get a fast decision.
• Step 3: Apply for Minnesota Medical Assistance, MSA, or Housing Support at MNBenefits.gov. You can apply online or by phone.
• Step 4: If you need home care, ask about Medicaid waivers. The Waiver Reimagine project is making these easier to get.
• Step 5: If you are under 46 and have a disability, open an ABLE account to save money without losing benefits.
• Step 6: Call Disability Hub MN for help with applications or questions.
• Step 7: Report any changes in income or health to avoid overpayments.

Source: SSA.gov Source: DisabilityHubMN.org Source: MNBenefits.gov

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Pays a monthly benefit if you have enough work credits and a qualifying disability.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Pays a monthly benefit if you have low income and limited resources.
• Medicare: Health insurance for people on SSDI after 24 months.
• Medicaid: Health insurance for people with low income, often linked to SSI.
• ABLE Accounts: Lets people with disabilities save money without losing benefits.

Source: SSA.gov

• Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota’s Medicaid program. Covers health care for people with low income, including those with Huntington’s Disease.
• Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Extra cash for people on SSI.
• Housing Support: Helps pay for rent and utilities for people with disabilities.
• Medicaid Waivers: Pay for home and community care, like personal care and respite. The Waiver Reimagine project is improving access.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: For some employees, pays part of your salary if you can’t work due to illness or injury.
• ABLE Accounts: Minnesota ABLE accounts let you save up to $100,000 without losing benefits.

Source: DisabilityHubMN.org Source: DHS.gov Source: MN.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.

Source: DisabilityHubMN.org

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.

Source: DisabilityHubMN.org

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.

Source: DisabilityHubMN.org

• Disability Hub MN
  Phone: 1-866-333-2466

  TTY: 711

  Email: [email protected]

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  Website

  Free statewide resource for disability benefits help

• Does Huntington’s Disease qualify for fast-track disability approval?

  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.

• Can I get both SSDI and SSI with Huntington’s Disease?

  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.

• What are Minnesota Medicaid waivers for Huntington’s Disease?

  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.

• How do I apply for Minnesota Medical Assistance?

  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.

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

  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.

• What is the income limit for Minnesota benefits in 2025?

  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.