Huntington’s Disease Benefits in Oklahoma

To get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you need a qualifying disability and enough work credits. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have limited income and resources. Huntington’s Disease is listed in the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book, which means it can qualify for benefits if it meets the criteria. In 2025, the SSI Federal Benefit Rate is $967/month for an individual and $1,450/month for a couple. SSDI payments are based on your earnings history. You can get both SSDI and SSI if your SSDI payment is low enough and you meet SSI’s income and asset limits. The maximum monthly SSDI benefit in 2025 is $3,627. If you get SSDI, SSI can “top up” your benefits to the SSI Federal Benefit Rate, but your total cannot exceed these limits. You must also meet the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit, which is $1,620/month in 2025 for non-blind individuals. If you earn more than this, you may lose benefits. [^1][^3][^7][^9]

In Oklahoma, people with Huntington’s Disease may qualify for state disability benefits if they are public employees. The HealthChoice Disability Plan covers state, county, and city government workers who are disabled and meet the plan’s requirements. Benefits are suspended if you do not follow your treatment plan or rehabilitation program. The maximum monthly benefit is $2,500 for short-term disability and $3,000 for long-term disability. Oklahoma also offers a state supplement to SSI, which you must apply for separately. To get Medicaid, you must meet income and asset limits. Oklahoma Medicaid waivers can help with home and community-based services. [^2][^5][^8]

• Gather medical records and proof of income.
• Apply for SSDI and SSI online, by phone, or at a Social Security office.
• Apply for Oklahoma state disability benefits if you are a public employee.
• Apply for Medicaid and Medicaid waivers if you need extra help.
• Consider applying for an ABLE account to save for disability expenses.

• Step 1: Get medical records that show your Huntington’s Disease diagnosis and how it affects your ability to work.
• Step 2: Apply for SSDI and SSI. You can do this online at the Social Security website, by phone, or in person at a Social Security office. The SSA will check your work credits for SSDI and your income and assets for SSI. [^7][^9]
• Step 3: If you are a public employee, apply for the HealthChoice Disability Plan through your employer. You must meet the plan’s eligibility requirements, including being disabled and unable to work for more than 30 days. [^2]
• Step 4: Apply for Medicaid and Medicaid waivers if you need help with medical care or home and community-based services. You can apply online or through your local Department of Human Services office. [^8]
• Step 5: Apply for an ABLE account to save for disability expenses without losing benefits. Oklahoma’s ABLE program is called OK ABLE. [^5]
• Step 6: Report any changes in your income, assets, or medical condition to avoid overpayments. [^5]

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Pays benefits based on your work history. You need 40 credits, 20 of which were earned in the last 10 years. [^7]
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Pays benefits to people with limited income and resources. The 2025 Federal Benefit Rate is $967/month for an individual and $1,450/month for a couple. [^1][^3]
• Medicaid: Provides health coverage to people with low income and resources. [^8]
• Medicaid Waivers: Help with home and community-based services for people with disabilities. [^8]
• ABLE Accounts: Allow people with disabilities to save money without losing benefits. [^5]

• HealthChoice Disability Plan: Provides short-term and long-term disability benefits for state, county, and city government employees. The maximum monthly benefit is $2,500 for short-term disability and $3,000 for long-term disability. [^2]
• Oklahoma SSI State Supplement: Provides extra money to people who get federal SSI. You must apply for this separately. [^5]
• Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers: Help with medical care and home and community-based services for people with disabilities. [^8]
• OK ABLE: Oklahoma’s ABLE program lets people with disabilities save money for disability expenses without losing benefits. [^5]

Oklahoma’s ABLE program, OK ABLE, lets people with disabilities save money for disability expenses without losing benefits. You can save up to $17,000 per year in an ABLE account. The account can be used for things like housing, education, and medical care. [^5]

For SSI in 2025, the Federal Benefit Rate is $967/month for an individual and $1,450/month for a couple. The resource limit is $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple. For SSDI, there is no income limit, but you must meet the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit of $1,620/month in 2025. [^1][^3][^9]

You must report any changes in your income, assets, or medical condition to avoid overpayments. If you get too much money, you may have to pay it back. [^5]

• Oklahoma Department of Human Services
  Phone: 405-521-3561

  Website

  For help with Medicaid, SSI, and other benefits.
• Social Security Administration
  Phone: 1-800-772-1213

  TTY: 1-800-325-0778

  Website

  For help with SSDI and SSI.

• Can I get both SSDI and SSI for Huntington’s Disease in Oklahoma?

  Yes, you can get both SSDI and SSI if your SSDI payment is low enough and you meet SSI’s income and asset limits. SSI can “top up” your benefits to the SSI Federal Benefit Rate, but your total cannot exceed these limits. [^1]

• What medical conditions qualify for disability benefits in Oklahoma?

  Huntington’s Disease is a qualifying condition for SSDI and SSI if it prevents you from working. Other qualifying conditions include heart disease, arthritis, mental health disorders, and more. [^4][^6]

• How do I apply for disability benefits in Oklahoma?

  You can apply for SSDI and SSI online, by phone, or at a Social Security office. If you are a public employee, apply for the HealthChoice Disability Plan through your employer. [^7][^9]

• What is the maximum SSDI benefit in Oklahoma?

  The maximum monthly SSDI benefit in 2025 is $3,627. This amount is based on your earnings history. [^5]

• What is the SSI Federal Benefit Rate in Oklahoma?

  The SSI Federal Benefit Rate in 2025 is $967/month for an individual and $1,450/month for a couple. [^1]

• Can I get Medicaid if I have Huntington’s Disease in Oklahoma?

  Yes, you can get Medicaid if you meet the income and asset limits. Medicaid can help with medical care and home and community-based services. [^8]

• What is an ABLE account and how can it help me?