If you have asthma in North Dakota, you may qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI or SSDI, plus state Medicaid and support programs. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and what help is available.
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you need a work history and enough Social Security credits. Most adults need 40 credits, with 20 earned in the last 10 years before your disability started. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), eligibility is based on low income and limited resources, not work history. Both programs require that your asthma is severe enough to prevent you from doing substantial work for at least 12 months.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses strict medical criteria to decide if your asthma is disabling. You must provide medical records showing your diagnosis, treatment, and how your asthma limits your daily activities and ability to work.
In North Dakota, if you qualify for SSI, you automatically qualify for Medicaid, which covers medical care, including asthma treatment. The maximum SSI payment in North Dakota for 2025 is $967 per month. SSDI payments depend on your past earnings and Social Security contributions.
North Dakota also offers work incentive programs for people with disabilities, including those with asthma. These programs help you keep Medicaid or Medicare while you work, and can help you return to work without losing all your benefits.
Step 1: Collect all medical records related to your asthma, including doctor’s notes, test results, and treatment history.
Step 2: Get proof of your income and resources (for SSI) or work history (for SSDI).
Step 3: Apply for benefits through the Social Security Administration:
Step 4: The SSA will forward your application to North Dakota Disability Determination Services (DDS) for a medical review.
Step 5: DDS may ask for more medical information or schedule a consultative exam.
Step 6: Wait for a decision from SSA. If denied, you can appeal within 60 days.
Step 7: If approved, you will receive benefits and information about Medicaid eligibility.
SSA: Apply for Disability (date_accessed: 2025-11-06)
ND DDS: Applying for Benefits (date_accessed: 2025-11-06)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): For people with a qualifying work history. Payments are based on your past earnings.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): For people with low income and limited resources. Maximum payment in North Dakota for 2025 is $967/month.
Medicare: Available to most SSDI recipients after a waiting period.
Medicaid: Automatic for SSI recipients in North Dakota.
Work Incentives: Programs like Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE), Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS), and Expedited Reinstatement (ExR) help you keep benefits while working.
SSA: Work Incentives (date_accessed: 2025-11-06)
North Dakota offers several programs for people with disabilities, including asthma:
Medicaid: Automatic for SSI recipients. Covers medical care, including asthma treatment.
Disability Determination Services (DDS): Reviews medical evidence to decide if you qualify for federal disability benefits.
Work Incentives: North Dakota supports programs like Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities, which lets you keep Medicaid while working.
Support Services: The state provides training and support to help people with disabilities live independently and participate in the community.
ND DDS: Services Overview (date_accessed: 2025-11-06)
ND HHS: Services to Individuals with Disabilities (date_accessed: 2025-11-06)
RSI: Social Security Benefits Project (date_accessed: 2025-11-06)
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. North Dakota residents can open an ABLE account through the national ABLE program. Funds can be used for qualified disability expenses, including asthma-related costs.
For SSI in North Dakota, the maximum monthly payment is $967 in 2025. Your income and resources must be below certain limits. SSDI payments depend on your past earnings. Work can reduce your SSI payment, but work incentives help you keep more of your benefits.
If your income or living situation changes, you must report it to the SSA. Failing to report changes can lead to overpayments and penalties. Use the SSA’s online portal or call to report changes.
Contact your local Social Security office or a disability advocate for help with your application. Having a representative can increase your chances of approval.
Yes, if your asthma is severe enough to prevent you from working for at least 12 months, you may qualify for SSI or SSDI. You must provide medical evidence showing how your asthma limits your daily activities and ability to work.
The maximum SSI payment in North Dakota for 2025 is $967 per month. Your actual payment may be less if you have other income or resources.
Yes, if you qualify for SSI in North Dakota, you automatically qualify for Medicaid. You must apply for Medicaid through your local County Social Service Office.
North Dakota offers work incentives like Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities, Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE), and Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS). These help you keep benefits while working.
You must apply through the Social Security Administration (SSA) online, by phone, or in person. The SSA will forward your application to North Dakota Disability Determination Services for medical review.
You need medical records showing your asthma diagnosis, treatment history, test results, and how your asthma limits your daily activities and ability to work.
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Yes, work incentives let you keep some or all of your benefits while working. Programs like IRWE, PASS, and Medicaid Buy-In help you return to work without losing all your benefits.
The average wait time for a hearing in North Dakota is about 9 months. The approval rate is about 61%, which is slightly above the national average.
North Dakota offers training, support, and resources to help people with disabilities live independently and participate in the community. Contact your local County Social Service Office for more information.
Yes, North Dakota residents can open an ABLE account through the national ABLE program. Funds can be used for qualified disability expenses, including asthma-related costs.
