People with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Mississippi may qualify for federal and state disability benefits. These include Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid waivers, and ABLE accounts. Each program has different eligibility rules and application steps.
To qualify for federal disability benefits like SSDI or SSI, your ADHD must be severe enough to prevent you from working for at least 12 months. For SSDI, you must have a work history and enough Social Security credits. For SSI, you must have limited income and resources. Both programs require medical proof that your ADHD limits your ability to work or do daily activities. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses specific criteria to decide if your ADHD is disabling.
For more details, see the SSA's eligibility page.
Sources: SSA Disability Qualifications, National Disability Institute
In Mississippi, people with ADHD may qualify for state-based disability support if they do not meet federal SSDI or SSI requirements. The Mississippi Disability Assistance Program helps those who cannot work due to disability but do not yet qualify for federal benefits. Mississippi also offers Medicaid Waiver Programs, which provide in-home care, medical assistance, and support services for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, including ADHD. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) offers employment services and financial aid for assistive devices like wheelchairs and hearing aids. Additionally, Mississippi has an ABLE program for saving money without losing public benefits.
Sources: American Disability Action Group, Mississippi ABLE Program
Sources: SSA Disability Qualifications, Mississippi ABLE Program
Sources: SSA Disability Qualifications, National Disability Institute
Sources: American Disability Action Group, Mississippi ABLE Program
ABLE accounts are savings accounts for individuals with disabilities that do not affect public benefits. In Mississippi, you can contribute up to $19,000 per year (2025) to an ABLE account. The maximum balance is $235,000. If your account goes over $100,000, SSI benefits will be suspended, but other benefits are not affected. Income earned in the account is not taxed if spent on qualified disability-related expenses. Anyone can contribute to an ABLE account, and contributions may qualify for a state tax deduction.
Sources: Mississippi ABLE Program
For SSI, the resource limit is $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple in 2025. For Medicaid, the resource limit is $4,000 for an individual and $6,000 for a couple. For SSDI, there is no resource limit, but you must not earn more than $1,620 per month (2025) from work. For Mississippi Disability Assistance Program, the resource limit is $24,000 for an individual and $36,000 for a couple.
Sources: National Disability Institute, Mississippi Division of Medicaid
If your income, resources, or medical condition changes, you must report it to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can result in repayment or loss of benefits. Report changes to the Social Security Administration for SSDI/SSI, to the Mississippi Division of Medicaid for Medicaid, and to the Mississippi ABLE Program for ABLE accounts. Keep records of all changes and reports.
Sources: National Disability Institute
Contact the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services for help with applications and support services.
Yes, ADHD can qualify for disability benefits in Mississippi if it severely limits your ability to work or do daily activities. You must meet federal or state eligibility criteria and provide medical evidence.
SSDI is for people with a work history who have paid into Social Security. SSI is for people with limited income and resources, regardless of work history. Both require medical proof of disability.
You can apply for SSDI or SSI online at SSA.gov, by phone, or in person at a local Social Security office. For state benefits, contact the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services or the Mississippi Division of Medicaid.
Medicaid waivers in Mississippi provide in-home care, medical assistance, and support services for individuals with disabilities, including ADHD. You must meet income and disability criteria to qualify.
An ABLE account is a savings account for individuals with disabilities that does not affect public benefits. You can contribute up to $19,000 per year (2025) and use the funds for qualified disability-related expenses.
For SSI, the resource limit is $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple in 2025. For Medicaid, the resource limit is $4,000 for an individual and $6,000 for a couple. For SSDI, there is no resource limit, but you must not earn more than $1,620 per month (2025) from work.
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You must report changes in income, resources, or medical condition to avoid overpayments. Report changes to the Social Security Administration for SSDI/SSI, to the Mississippi Division of Medicaid for Medicaid, and to the Mississippi ABLE Program for ABLE accounts.
Yes, you can work while receiving disability benefits in Mississippi, but there are income limits. For SSDI, you must not earn more than $1,620 per month (2025) from work. For SSI, you must meet income and resource limits.
Support services for people with ADHD in Mississippi include Medicaid waivers for in-home care, job training through the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, and financial aid for assistive devices.
To open an ABLE account in Mississippi, visit the Mississippi ABLE Program website and follow the registration steps. You can contribute up to $19,000 per year (2025) and use the funds for qualified disability-related expenses.
