People with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in Mississippi may qualify for federal disability benefits (SSDI/SSI), Medicaid waivers, and ABLE accounts. State-specific programs are limited, but federal resources and work incentives can help manage daily needs and medical care.
To qualify for federal disability benefits in Mississippi, you must have a medical condition that stops you from working for at least 12 months. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome may qualify if it severely limits your ability to do basic work tasks. You need to have earned enough work credits for SSDI, or have very low income and resources for SSI. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your medical records and work history to decide eligibility. If approved, you may get monthly payments and access to Medicaid or Medicare.
If you are working, there are special rules that let you keep benefits while you try to work, called work incentives. These can help if your condition allows some work but not full-time.
Mississippi does not offer a state disability cash benefit program. Most people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome will rely on federal SSDI or SSI for monthly payments. However, Mississippi does offer other support:
If you are working, there are special rules for keeping Medicaid if your income is low. The Working Disabled Program lets some people keep Medicaid while earning up to $24,000 per year.
Step 1: Collect Documents
Step 2: Apply for SSDI/SSI
Step 3: Apply for Medicaid Waivers
Step 4: Open an ABLE Account
Step 5: Report Changes
Learn more about SSI & SSDI Work Incentives
Learn more about ABLE Accounts
Contact the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services for help with applications, job training, and assistive devices.
Yes, if Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome stops you from working for at least 12 months and meets SSA medical criteria. You must also meet work history or income/resource rules for SSDI or SSI.
No, Mississippi does not offer a state disability cash benefit program. Most people rely on federal SSDI or SSI for monthly payments.
Medicaid Waivers help people with disabilities get home care, medical equipment, and support services. Apply through the Mississippi Division of Medicaid website or office.
ABLE accounts let you save money for disability expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. You can contribute up to $19,000 per year in 2025. Income earned is not taxed if spent on qualified disability expenses.
Yes, there are work incentives that let you keep benefits while you try to work. If you earn more than $1,350 per month, SSDI may stop, but SSI and Medicaid may continue under certain rules.
For the Working Disabled Program, you can earn up to $24,000 per year and still keep Medicaid. For SSI, you must have less than $2,000 in resources as an individual.
This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for personalized guidance.
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Report changes in income, resources, or medical condition to SSA and Medicaid. This helps avoid overpayments and keeps your benefits safe.
If your ABLE account goes over $100,000, SSI benefits are suspended, but other benefits like Medicaid are not affected.
Yes, the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services offers help with assistive devices like wheelchairs and hearing aids.
Medicaid is for those with low income and resources, while Medicare is for those who get SSDI after 24 months. Both provide health insurance, but have different rules and coverage.
