If you have dyscalculia in Missouri, you may qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI or SSDI, state Medicaid waivers, and ABLE accounts. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and what changes are coming in 2025.
To get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for dyscalculia, your condition must be severe enough to stop you from working or doing daily activities. The Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at how your dyscalculia affects your ability to learn, communicate, and handle money. You must also meet income and asset rules for SSI, and work history rules for SSDI. Children with dyscalculia may qualify if it limits their learning and daily life. Adults with a disability that started before age 22 may also be eligible if a parent gets Social Security benefits.
Learn more about federal eligibility (SSA.gov, accessed 2025-11-06).
In Missouri, people with dyscalculia may qualify for Medicaid waivers that help pay for services like therapy, job training, and support at home. These waivers are for people with developmental disabilities, including learning disabilities that started before age 22. To get a waiver, you must meet financial and disability criteria. Missouri also offers ABLE accounts, which let you save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. The state’s income limits for Medicaid and other programs change each year, so check the latest charts for 2025.
See Missouri Medicaid income limits for 2025 (myDSS.mo.gov, accessed 2025-11-06).
Apply for Social Security benefits (SSA.gov, accessed 2025-11-06). Contact Missouri Medicaid (myDSS.mo.gov, accessed 2025-11-06).
Learn more about federal programs (SSA.gov, accessed 2025-11-06).
Learn more about Missouri programs (myDSS.mo.gov, accessed 2025-11-06). Learn more about Missouri ABLE accounts (moddcouncil.org, accessed 2025-11-06).
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. In Missouri, you can open an ABLE account through the Missouri ABLE Program. The account can be used for expenses like education, housing, and transportation. There are annual and lifetime contribution limits, but the money in the account does not count as income for SSI or Medicaid.
Learn more about Missouri ABLE accounts (moddcouncil.org, accessed 2025-11-06).
Missouri updates income limits for Medicaid and other programs each year. For 2025, the maximum annual income for MO HealthNet for the Aged and Disabled is $13,303 for one person and $17,978 for two. For MO HealthNet for Families, it’s $20,814 for one person and $28,129 for two. These limits are for 133% of the federal poverty level.
See 2025 income limits (myDSS.mo.gov, accessed 2025-11-06).
If your income, work, or health changes, you must report it to Social Security and Missouri agencies. Failing to report changes can lead to overpayments and loss of benefits. Use the SSA’s online portal or call your local office to report changes. Missouri agencies also have forms and phone lines for reporting.
Learn how to avoid overpayments (SSA.gov, accessed 2025-11-06).
In 2025, expect a 2.5% increase in SSDI and SSI payments due to the cost-of-living adjustment. The SGA limit will also rise to about $1,620 per month for non-blind individuals.
Yes, if dyscalculia severely limits your ability to work or do daily activities, you may qualify for SSI or SSDI. You must provide medical and school records to prove your disability.
The 2025 Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit is expected to be about $1,620 per month for non-blind individuals and $2,700 for blind individuals. Earning above this may affect your SSDI benefits.
Contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services or your local Family Support Division office. You must meet financial and disability criteria to qualify.
An ABLE account lets you save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Missouri offers the ABLE Program for people with disabilities, including those with dyscalculia.
In 2025, SSDI and SSI benefits will increase by about 2.5% due to the cost-of-living adjustment. The SGA limit will also rise slightly.
Yes, children with dyscalculia may qualify for SSI if their condition limits their learning and daily life. Parents must apply and provide school and medical records.
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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Working can affect your SSDI and SSI benefits. There are work incentives and trial work periods to help you keep benefits while trying to work.
SSI is based on financial need and is for people with low income. SSDI is based on work history and Social Security taxes paid. Both can be for people with dyscalculia.
Report changes in income, work, or health to Social Security and Missouri agencies. Use the SSA’s online portal or call your local office to avoid overpayments.
Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213, Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services at 1-800-392-8667, or your local Family Support Division office for help.
