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Wisconsin • Neurological/Developmental
People in Wisconsin with traumatic brain injury (TBI) can get help with Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits. Disability Benefits Specialists at local Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) provide free support for ages 18-59. Wisconsin also offers Medicaid waivers and ABLE accounts for extra help.
Call your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for free help with disability benefits. Specialists can help you apply, appeal, and keep your benefits.
A Disability Benefits Specialist is a trained expert who helps people with disabilities, including TBI, apply for and keep Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits. They work at local Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and serve ages 18-59 [^1].
You can apply for Social Security disability online at ssa.gov or with help from a Disability Benefits Specialist at your local ADRC. You’ll need medical records that show your TBI diagnosis and how it affects your life [^7].
Wisconsin offers Medicaid programs like Family Care Partnership, IRIS, and the Medicaid Purchase Plan for people with TBI. These programs help with home care, health, and more. Some have waiting lists [^8].
Yes, you can work and keep some disability benefits in Wisconsin. There are work incentives and earnings limits. For example, you can earn up to $20,757 in 2025 without losing WRS disability benefits [^3].
An ABLE account lets people with TBI save money without losing SSI or Medicaid. You can save up to $100,000 and use the money for housing, education, health, and more [^3].
Disability Benefits Specialists can help you apply for prescription drug assistance and Medicare Part D. They can also help with appeals if you’re denied [^4].
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Always check with official agencies for the most current rules and eligibility.
If your disability benefits are denied, you can appeal. Disability Benefits Specialists can help you with the appeal process and represent you in hearings [^4].
Yes, children with TBI may get SSI if their family meets income rules. Adults with TBI who became disabled before age 22 may get SSDI as a “child’s benefit” [^10].
You must report changes in income, health, or living situation to keep benefits active. You can do this online or by calling your local ADRC. Missing reports can cause benefits to stop [^3].
SSI is for people with low income and resources. SSDI is for people who worked enough and paid Social Security taxes. Both can help people with TBI, but the rules are different [^1].
