Benefits and money
Benefits and money for people with disabilities
Plain answers about SSISupplemental Security Income: monthly payments from Social Security for people with disabilities who have low income and few savings., SSDISocial Security Disability Insurance: monthly payments for people with disabilities who worked and paid Social Security taxes., Medicare, Medicaid, food, bills and planning ahead, with the 2027 numbers and the place to apply in your state. Free, no account, no ads.
The 2027 numbers
Most of these start in January 2027. See every change and its date
Guides
Social Security: SSI and SSDI
Money each month: who gets SSI or SSDI, what each pays in 2027, and how to work without losing it.
Medicare and help paying for it
When Medicare starts for people with disabilities, plus Extra Help and the Medicare Savings Programs.
Medicaid: how to apply in your state
Who runs Medicaid where you live, how to apply, and the program for people who work.
Food help: SNAP, food banks and meals
SNAP rules that help people with disabilities, plus food banks and home-delivered meals.
Energy bills, phone and internet, and housing
LIHEAP, weatherization, Lifeline phone service, shutoff protection and rental help.
Everyday savings and free passes
The free lifetime national parks pass, half fares on transit, free talking books and free tax help.
Free legal help and avoiding scams
Free disability rights lawyers in every state, legal aid, and how to spot a benefits scam.
Planning ahead and when someone dies
Advance directives and state forms, wills and trusts, hospice, and survivor benefits.
Tools
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Applications and renewals tracker
Keep track of every application and renewal date. Add reminders to your calendar. Saved on this device only.
Benefits in your state
Medicaid, food, energy, legal help and planning forms for each state.
Caregiver planning checklist
Papers, benefits, backup care and the people to call. Print it or tick it off here.
Latest changes
- ABLE accounts: the 2027 yearly limit is $20,000
- VA disability rates: December 2026 increase not posted yet
- VA burial allowance went up for deaths on or after October 1, 2026
- Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7
Want a person to help?
- 211: call or text 2-1-1, or visit 211.org, for local help with food, bills and housing.
- Benefits counselors (free): for SSI or SSDI and work, a WIPA counselor through Ticket to Work (1-866-968-7842). For Medicare, your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- Aging and disability help: the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) connects you to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center.
- Services near you: search the Atlas for disability services in your county.
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