People with Tourette Syndrome in South Dakota may qualify for federal disability benefits like SSI and SSDI, as well as state programs for Medicaid and work incentives. Eligibility depends on medical severity, income, and resources. This guide covers how to apply, what benefits are available, and how to keep them.
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must have a medical condition that prevents you from working for at least 12 months and have enough work credits from recent jobs. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must meet the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of disability and have limited income and resources. Tourette Syndrome may qualify if it severely limits your ability to work or do daily activities. The SSA looks at how your symptoms affect your ability to adjust to other work, not just your diagnosis.
SSDI requires at least 20 work credits in the last 10 years for most adults. SSI has strict income and resource limits. Both programs use the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit to decide if you can work and still get benefits. In 2025, the 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 or SSI.
Source: SSA Disability Qualifications [Accessed: 2025-11-06]
In South Dakota, people with Tourette Syndrome may qualify for Medicaid if they are approved for SSI or meet other eligibility rules. The state also offers the Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities program, which helps people with significant disabilities keep Medicaid while working. This program is for those who are employed and have a significant disability, including Tourette Syndrome if it limits work.
South Dakota does not have a separate state disability program for Tourette Syndrome, but you can get help through federal programs and state Medicaid. The state also follows federal rules for SSI and SSDI, but may have extra help for those who are working or trying to work. If you are approved for SSI, you may also get Medicaid automatically in South Dakota.
Source: South Dakota Medicaid Coverage Groups [Accessed: 2025-11-06]
Source: SSA Disability Qualifications [Accessed: 2025-11-06]
Source: SSA Disability Programs [Accessed: 2025-11-06]
Source: South Dakota Medicaid Coverage Groups [Accessed: 2025-11-06]
An ABLE account lets you save money without losing SSI or Medicaid. You can use the funds for disability-related expenses like education, housing, and transportation. In South Dakota, you can open an ABLE account through the state’s ABLE program. The account has annual and lifetime contribution limits, but the money does not count as a resource for SSI or Medicaid.
Source: ABLE National Resource Center [Accessed: 2025-11-06]
For SSI in 2025, the federal income limit is $943 per month for an individual and $1,415 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 cannot earn more than the SGA limit ($1,620 per month for non-blind individuals in 2025). If you work, you may be able to deduct Impairment Related Work Expenses from your income.
Source: SSA SSI Limits [Accessed: 2025-11-06]
You must report any changes in income, resources, or health to the SSA. If you do not report changes, you may get an overpayment and have to pay it back. If you get an overpayment, you can ask for a waiver or set up a repayment plan. Reporting changes helps you keep your benefits and avoid penalties.
Source: SSA Overpayments [Accessed: 2025-11-06]
Contact the South Dakota Benefits Specialist Network at 1-800-224-5336 for free help with disability benefits.
Yes, Tourette Syndrome can qualify for SSI or SSDI if it severely limits your ability to work or do daily activities. The Social Security Administration looks at how your symptoms affect your ability to adjust to other work, not just your diagnosis.
The SGA limit for 2025 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 or SSI.
You can apply online at SSA.gov or at your local Social Security office. You will need medical records, work history, and proof of income and resources.
This South Dakota program helps people with significant disabilities keep Medicaid while working. You must be employed and have a significant disability, including Tourette Syndrome if it limits work.
Yes, you can work and still get SSI or SSDI if you earn less than the SGA limit. Work incentives like PASS and IRWE can help you keep benefits while working.
An ABLE account lets you save money without losing SSI or Medicaid. You can use the funds for disability-related expenses like education, housing, and transportation.
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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You must report any changes in income, resources, or health to the SSA. You can do this online, by phone, or in person. Reporting changes helps you keep your benefits and avoid overpayments.
If you get an overpayment, you can ask for a waiver or set up a repayment plan. Reporting changes helps you avoid overpayments.
Yes, in South Dakota, you may get Medicaid automatically if you are approved for SSI.
The federal income limit for SSI in 2025 is $943 per month for an individual and $1,415 for a couple. The resource limit is $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.
