If you have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Utah, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, and state-specific programs. Federal rules set the main eligibility, but Utah offers extra help for people with disabilities. This guide explains how to apply, what benefits you can get, and how work affects your payments.
To get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for traumatic brain injury, you must:
For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must:
Children with TBI may qualify for benefits if the disability began before age 22 and a parent is receiving Social Security benefits [^1].
In Utah, people with traumatic brain injury may qualify for:
Utah does not have a separate state disability program, but state agencies can help with eligibility, applications, and connecting to services. If you do not get SSI or SSDI, the State Medicaid Medical Review Board can still decide if you are disabled for Medicaid purposes [^4].
Utah offers ABLE accounts for people with disabilities, including TBI. You can save up to $19,000 per year (or $34,650 if your employer doesn’t contribute to your retirement account) in 2025. Funds can be used for disability-related expenses without affecting SSI or Medicaid eligibility [^10].
You must report changes in income, work, or health to Social Security and Medicaid right away. Failing to report can lead to overpayments, which you may have to pay back. Use the official reporting tools and keep records of all changes [^7].
Always report changes in income, work, or health to Social Security and Medicaid. This helps avoid overpayments and keeps your benefits safe.
Yes, if your TBI meets federal medical and work rules, you can get SSDI or SSI. Utah Medicaid also covers people with disabilities, including TBI. Apply through Social Security or Utah’s Department of Workforce Services [^1][^4].
In 2025, you can earn up to $1,620/month (or $2,700 if blind) without losing SSDI. Earning more may stop your payments. Report any changes in income to Social Security [^2].
The Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit for 2025 is $1,620/month for non-blind individuals and $2,700/month for blind individuals. This is the most you can earn and still get SSDI [^2].
Yes, if you get SSI or SSDI, or if the State Medicaid Medical Review Board determines your disability, you can get Medicaid in Utah. Medicaid covers medical care, long-term services, and more for people with TBI [^4].
A Medicaid waiver in Utah lets people with disabilities, including TBI, get extra services at home or in the community. These waivers can help with daily living, therapy, and support [^5].
Apply for SSDI or SSI online at SSA.gov, by phone, or in person. For Medicaid, apply through Utah’s Department of Workforce Services or the Medicaid portal. Gather medical records and proof of income before applying [^7].
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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An ABLE account in Utah is a tax-advantaged savings account for people with disabilities, including TBI. You can save up to $19,000 per year (or $34,650 if your employer doesn’t contribute to your retirement account) for disability-related expenses [^10].
Yes, you can work and earn up to $1,620/month (or $2,700 if blind) in 2025 without losing SSDI. Medicaid Work Incentive allows you to keep Medicaid if you work and have SSI-countable income below 250% of the federal poverty level [^2][^3].
You must report changes in income, work, or health to Social Security and Medicaid right away. Failing to report can lead to overpayments, which you may have to pay back. Use the official reporting tools and keep records [^7].
Yes, children with TBI may qualify for benefits if the disability began before age 22 and a parent is receiving Social Security benefits. Apply through Social Security or Utah’s Department of Workforce Services [^1].
