The Basics1) Medicaid Covers People With Disabilities Who Work2) A Job + SSI = More Money3) Your Child Can Save More4) Your Child Will Stay Connected to SSINext Steps

Parent Focus: Four Ways Benefits Support Work

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    updated December 17, 2024
    Parent Focus: Four Ways Benefits Support Work

    The Basics

    Your child can work, even if they have a disability and get benefits from Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In fact, Medicaid and SSI are designed so that people who work end up better off.

    With a job, your child can:

    1. Keep Medicaid health coverage even while making a lot of money at work
    1. Have more total income and keep getting SSI
    2. Save up some money and keep getting benefits
    3. Get back on SSI if it stops and is needed later

    You can help your child plan for work. Get started by understanding these four ways benefits programs and a job can work together.

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    Benefits for Young People

    Find out how benefits support young people who work.

    Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    SSI and Adult Public Assistance (APA) give cash benefits to people with disabilities and seniors who have low income and low resources.

    Disability-Based Medicaid

    Medicaid for people who have low income and low resources, and have a disability or are over age 65.