People with dyslexia in Mississippi may qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI and SSDI, Medicaid for healthcare, and ABLE accounts for saving. State-specific programs are limited, but federal rules apply. Learn how to apply and what support is available.
To get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must have a severe disability that stops you from working for at least 12 months, and you must have paid enough Social Security taxes through work. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you need low income and limited resources, and your disability must be severe enough to stop you from working. Dyslexia can qualify if it makes it impossible to do any substantial work, even with help or accommodations. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses strict rules to decide if your dyslexia is disabling enough. You must not earn more than $1,620 a month (2025) from work, or $2,700 if blind. Family members may also get benefits if you qualify [6].
Mississippi does not offer its own state disability cash benefits for adults with disabilities, including dyslexia. The main help comes from federal programs like SSI and SSDI. However, Mississippi does have Medicaid for healthcare, Medicaid Waiver Programs for extra support, and the Mississippi ABLE Program for saving money without losing benefits. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) can help with job training, assistive devices, and other support. If you have dyslexia, MDRS may help you find work or get devices that make it easier to work. There are no state cash benefits for dyslexia, so federal programs are your main option [2][1][4].
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money for disability expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. You can save up to $18,000 a year (2025) in an ABLE account. To qualify, you must have a disability that started before age 26. You can use the money for things like education, housing, transportation, and personal support. Mississippi’s ABLE Program is run by the Mississippi ABLE Board and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services. You can open an account online through the National ABLE Alliance [4][8].
If your income, work, or health changes, you must report it to SSA and Medicaid. If you don’t, you may get an overpayment and have to pay it back. Report changes online, by phone, or in person. If you get an overpayment notice, contact SSA or Medicaid right away to set up a payment plan or ask for a waiver.
Contact the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) for help with job training, assistive devices, and support. They can also help you apply for benefits.
Yes, dyslexia can qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI and SSDI if it severely limits your ability to work. You must show that your dyslexia makes it impossible to do any substantial work, even with help or accommodations. Medical records and work history are needed.
No, Mississippi does not offer state disability cash benefits for adults with disabilities, including dyslexia. The main help comes from federal programs like SSI and SSDI. State programs focus on healthcare and support services.
You can apply for SSI or SSDI online at SSA.gov, by phone at 1-800-772-1213, or in person at a local Social Security office. You will need medical records, work history, and personal information. The application will be reviewed by Mississippi’s Disability Determination Services.
Medicaid provides healthcare for people with low income and disabilities, including dyslexia. Medicaid Waiver Programs offer extra support like in-home care. You can apply online at Mississippi Access, by phone, or in person.
Yes, you can save money in an ABLE account without losing SSI or Medicaid. You can save up to $18,000 a year (2025) in an ABLE account. To qualify, you must have a disability that started before age 26.
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The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) offers job training, assistive devices, and support for people with disabilities. They can help you find work or get devices that make it easier to work.
For SSI, you must not earn more than $1,620 a month (2025) from work, or $2,700 if blind. For SSDI, you must not earn more than $1,620 a month (2025) from work, or $2,700 if blind. Earnings above these limits may stop your benefits.
SSI is for people with low income and resources who can’t work due to disability. SSDI is for people who have worked enough and paid Social Security taxes. Both can help people with dyslexia if it stops them from working.
Yes, children with dyslexia may qualify for SSI if their disability is severe enough to stop them from working. The rules are different for children, and the application is reviewed by Mississippi’s Disability Determination Services.
If your income changes, you must report it to SSA and Medicaid. If you don’t, you may get an overpayment and have to pay it back. Report changes online, by phone, or in person.
