Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility is determined on a month by month basis. If you or a loved one receives benefits from Social Security, you have a legal obligation to report changes, which could affect eligibility for SSI benefits and Medicaid.
In order to receive DDD services, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) must have Medicaid*. Many individuals with IDD become Medicaid eligible, automatically, upon approval for SSI benefits. Families often have questions about the SSI income and asset requirements, which are very important to understand because the failure to report income and assets can result in an SSI denial, or a termination of SSI benefits.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly payments to people with a disability that stops or limits their ability to work. Many individuals with IDD become eligible for SSDI based upon the retirement, disability, or passing away of a parent.
*Some individuals with IDD qualify for an exception to DDD's Medicaid requirement. This exception has been referred to as "Non-DAC" and is only available through the DDD Waiver Unit. For further information, please see the Non-DAC fact sheet.
Recent Presentations
What Parents Need to Know When Applying for Their Adult Child's SSA Benefits (7/16/24)
SSI & Medicaid for Individuals with IDD (3/11/24)
How Parents’ Social Security Benefits Impact Their Adult Child with IDD (1/30/24)
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Social Security Resources
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Prepare for your interview or online application with Social Security.
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A website that helps an individual understand how work impacts public benefits, including SSI, SSDI, and health insurance coverage.
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Helpful online tool developed by Social Security to make it easier to start an online application for SSI.
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Developed by the NJ Department of Human Services. Revised 09/21.