People with Tourette Syndrome in Minnesota may qualify for federal and state disability benefits, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and ABLE accounts. Eligibility depends on how the condition affects daily life and work. This guide explains steps to apply and key changes in 2025.
To qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI or SSDI, your Tourette Syndrome must be severe enough to prevent you from working for at least 12 months. For SSDI, you need enough work credits from jobs covered by Social Security. For SSI, your income and assets must be low. Children with Tourette Syndrome may qualify if their condition limits daily activities and meets Social Security’s definition of disability. Adults whose disability started before age 22 may qualify for benefits based on a parent’s work record. You must not have substantial earnings (over $1,620/month in 2025, or $2,700 if blind) to keep benefits[4].
In Minnesota, people with Tourette Syndrome may qualify for Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Minnesota Supplemental Aid, and housing support. Eligibility is based on income, assets, and how the condition affects daily life. The state also offers ABLE accounts for people with disabilities that began before age 46, starting January 1, 2025. If you are a public safety employee (firefighter or peace officer) disabled in the line of duty, new rules limit health insurance benefits to five years unless you have a total and permanent disability. Children with Tourette Syndrome may qualify for early intervention and special education services. State programs may have different rules than federal ones, so check each program’s details[2][3][5].
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money without losing benefits. In Minnesota, you can open an ABLE account if your disability began before age 46. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act expanded eligibility starting January 1, 2025. You can use ABLE funds for qualified disability expenses like housing, education, and transportation. Contributions are limited each year, and earnings are tax-free[2].
Income limits for Minnesota benefits change each year. For Medical Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, and Housing Support, limits are updated with the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2025. Check the latest limits at mnbenefits.mn.gov or contact Disability Hub MN for help[2].
If your income, work, or health changes, you must report it to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can happen if you get more benefits than you qualify for. Report changes to Social Security and your county human services office. You may have to pay back overpayments, but there are ways to avoid or reduce them. Learn more about reporting rules and work incentives[5].
Contact Disability Hub MN for free help with applications, planning, and appeals. They can guide you through each step and answer your questions.
Yes, if your Tourette Syndrome is severe enough to prevent you from working for at least 12 months. You must meet Social Security’s definition of disability and have enough work credits for SSDI or low income/assets for SSI[4].
Minnesota offers Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Minnesota Supplemental Aid, housing support, MinnesotaCare, and short term disability. Children may qualify for early intervention and special education services[2][3][5].
Apply for SSI/SSDI online, by phone, or at a Social Security office. Apply for state benefits online or at your county office. Contact Disability Hub MN for help with applications and planning[5].
Yes, the ABLE Age Adjustment Act expanded eligibility for ABLE accounts to people whose disability began before age 46, starting January 1, 2025. Income guidelines for state benefits were updated with the Social Security COLA effective July 1, 2025[2].
SSI is for people with low income and assets who cannot work due to disability. SSDI is for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes. Both programs have different rules and benefits[4].
Yes, children with Tourette Syndrome may qualify for SSI if their condition limits daily activities and meets Social Security’s definition of disability. They may also qualify for early intervention and special education services[4].
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An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings account for people with disabilities that began before age 46. You can use ABLE funds for qualified disability expenses without losing benefits[2].
Report any changes in income, work, or health to Social Security and your county human services office. Overpayments can happen if you get more benefits than you qualify for[5].
Medical Assistance is Minnesota’s Medicaid program. It provides health coverage for people with low income and disabilities, including MA-EPD for people who want to work[5].
Minnesota Supplemental Aid is a cash benefit for people with disabilities who get SSI. It helps with living expenses and may be available if you have low income and assets[5].
