People with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in South Dakota may qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI or SSDI, plus state programs for Medicaid and work support. Eligibility depends on how ADHD limits work and daily life. This guide explains steps to apply, income limits, and special rules for 2025.
To get federal disability benefits for ADHD, you must show your condition stops you from doing your past work and from adjusting to other work. Your disability must last at least one year or be expected to result in death. For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you need enough work credits from paying Social Security taxes. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your income and resources must be very low. Both programs require medical proof that ADHD severely limits your ability to work or live independently[1][3][4].
In 2025, the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit is $1,620 per month for non-blind individuals and $2,700 for blind individuals. If you earn more than this, you may not qualify for SSDI unless you use work incentives[4].
In South Dakota, people with ADHD may qualify for Medicaid if they are working and have a significant disability. The state offers a Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities program, which helps people keep health coverage while working. If you get SSI, you automatically qualify for Medicaid in South Dakota. There are also work incentives like the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS), which lets you set aside money for a work goal without losing SSI. The state-specific threshold for keeping Medicaid when your SSI stops due to earnings is $53,022 per year in 2025[2][5].
South Dakota also has Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers for people with disabilities, which can provide extra support like personal care or therapy[5].
ABLE accounts let people with ADHD who became disabled before age 26 save money for disability-related expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. In South Dakota, you can open an ABLE account through the state’s program. Funds can be used for education, housing, transportation, or work expenses. There are annual and lifetime contribution limits, but the money grows tax-free[5].
You must report any changes in income, work, or living situation to Social Security and Medicaid. If you don’t, you may get an overpayment, which you’ll have to pay back. Use the SSA’s online portal or call your local office to report changes. If you get an overpayment, ask about repayment plans or waivers[3][4].
If you want to work, ask about PASS, IRWE, and other work incentives. These can help you keep benefits while earning more.
South Dakota’s Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities program lets you keep health coverage if you have ADHD and are working.
Yes, ADHD can qualify for SSI or SSDI if it severely limits your ability to work or live independently. You need medical proof and must meet income or work credit requirements. South Dakota also offers Medicaid for workers with disabilities[3][4][5].
SSI requires very low income and resources. SSDI has no strict income limit, but you can’t earn more than $1,620/month in 2025 unless you use work incentives. Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities has a limit of $53,022/year in 2025[2][4].
Gather medical records, check your work history, and apply online at SSA.gov or at your local Social Security office. You can also apply for Medicaid through South Dakota’s Department of Social Services[3][4].
Yes, you can work and keep benefits using work incentives like PASS or IRWE. These let you set aside money for work goals or deduct disability-related work expenses from your earnings[2][4].
PASS lets you set aside income and resources for a work goal, like training or starting a business, without losing SSI. You must have a plan approved by Social Security[2].
South Dakota’s Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities program lets you keep Medicaid if you have a significant disability and earn up to $53,022/year in 2025. You must apply and meet program rules[2][5].
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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ABLE accounts let people with ADHD who became disabled before age 26 save money for disability-related expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. Funds can be used for education, housing, or work expenses[5].
If your ADHD improves, you may lose benefits. But if you’re in a vocational rehabilitation program, you can keep benefits until the program ends. You also have 60 months to request reinstatement if you stop working[2].
Report any changes in income, work, or living situation to Social Security and Medicaid. Use the SSA’s online portal or call your local office. If you don’t, you may get an overpayment[3][4].
Children with ADHD may qualify for SSI if their family has low income. They may also get Medicaid and special education services. Parents can apply for SSI and Medicaid through the Department of Social Services[3][5].
