Open a Purple account in minutes. Banking built for people with disabilities.
Ohio • Neurological/Developmental
People with Tourette Syndrome in Ohio may qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI and SSDI, plus Medicaid and other state supports. Ohio does not offer extra cash supplements to SSI, but provides strong Medicaid coverage and other services. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and what help is available.
To get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must have worked enough and paid Social Security taxes, and have a medical condition that stops you from working for at least 12 months. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have low income and few resources, and a disability that meets Social Security’s rules. Tourette Syndrome can qualify if it causes severe symptoms that make it hard to work or do daily activities. Social Security looks at how the condition affects your ability to function, not just the diagnosis itself [1].
For children, SSI may be available if Tourette Syndrome causes major problems with school or daily life. The child must also meet income and resource limits [5].
Ohio does not provide extra cash payments (state supplements) to SSI recipients. This means SSI payments in Ohio are only the federal amount: $943 per month for an individual and $1,415 for a couple in 2025 [1].
However, Ohio offers other supports. These include Medicaid for health care, food assistance (SNAP), help with energy bills (LIHEAP), and housing programs. County boards of developmental disabilities may provide services if Tourette Syndrome is part of a broader developmental disability. Ohio also has strong Medicaid waiver programs for home and community-based services, which can help with daily living needs [4].
Ohio’s approach is to focus on services and supports rather than extra cash, so it’s important to look into all available programs [1].
An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Ohio residents can open an ABLE account through the Ohio ABLE program. These accounts can be used for qualified disability expenses like education, housing, and transportation [internal_link: /guides/able-accounts].
For SSI in 2025, the federal income limit is $943 per month for an individual and $1,415 for a couple. Ohio does not add extra cash, so these are the only SSI amounts. SSDI amounts depend on your work history. Other programs like SNAP and Medicaid have their own income limits, which are higher than SSI limits [1].
If your income or living situation changes, you must report it to Social Security to avoid overpayments. Overpayments can happen if you don’t report changes or if there’s a mistake. If you get an overpayment notice, you can appeal or ask for a waiver. Always keep records of your income and report changes as soon as possible [internal_link: /guides/overpayments-and-reporting].
Contact Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) for free help with disability applications and appeals. They can also connect you to local services and supports.
Yes, if Tourette Syndrome causes severe symptoms that make it hard to work or do daily activities, it can qualify for SSI or SSDI. Social Security looks at how the condition affects your ability to function, not just the diagnosis itself [1][7].
No, Ohio does not provide extra cash payments (state supplements) to SSI recipients. SSI payments in Ohio are only the federal amount [1].
Ohio offers Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), help with energy bills (LIHEAP), housing programs, and county services. Legal help and advocacy are also available [1][4][3].
You can apply for SSI or SSDI online at SSA.gov, by phone, or in person. You may also need to apply for Medicaid and other programs through your county or the Ohio Benefits portal [2][1].
Yes, children with Tourette Syndrome may qualify for SSI if the condition causes major problems with school or daily life and they meet income and resource limits [5].
A Medicaid waiver lets people with disabilities get home and community-based services instead of living in an institution. Ohio has several waiver programs for people with developmental disabilities [internal_link: /guides/medicaid-waivers].
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Always check with official agencies for the most current rules and eligibility.
An ABLE account lets people with disabilities save money without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Ohio residents can open an ABLE account through the Ohio ABLE program [internal_link: /guides/able-accounts].
If your application is denied, you can appeal. Contact Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) for help with the appeals process and advocacy [2].
Work incentives let people with disabilities try to work without losing all their benefits. Ohio offers Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) to help with benefits counseling [3][internal_link: /guides/work-incentives].
Disability Rights Ohio provides legal advocacy and help for people with disabilities, including those who use representative payees [3].
