People with Huntington’s Disease in Oklahoma may qualify for federal and state disability benefits, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and work incentives. This guide explains eligibility, how to apply, and where to get help.
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]
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]
Contact a disability advocate or your local Department of Human Services office for help with your application.
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]
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]
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]
The maximum monthly SSDI benefit in 2025 is $3,627. This amount is based on your earnings history. [^5]
The SSI Federal Benefit Rate in 2025 is $967/month for an individual and $1,450/month for a couple. [^1]
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]
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An ABLE account lets you save money for disability expenses without losing benefits. Oklahoma’s ABLE program is called OK ABLE. [^5]
The SGA limit in 2025 is $1,620/month for non-blind individuals. If you earn more than this, you may lose benefits. [^3][^9]
Yes, 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]
The HealthChoice Disability Plan provides short-term and long-term disability benefits for state, county, and city government employees in Oklahoma. The maximum monthly benefit is $2,500 for short-term disability and $3,000 for long-term disability. [^2]
