Youth & Parents

Learn how young people with disabilities can succeed.

Under 25?

See how working and staying in school can help you.

Try the School and Work Estimator

Young People and Benefits

Make education and work the main goals.

Benefits for Young People

Find out how benefits support young people who work.

Why Benefits Matter

Learn how benefits can help you live independently and pursue your dreams, such as going to college and getting a job.

Key Programs

Short summaries of how SSI, Medicaid, MBIWD, and private health coverage help.

SSI Eligibility for Young People

SSI is the most important cash benefit for young people with disabilities.

Medicaid Eligibility for Young People

Medicaid is the most important public health benefit for young people with disabilities.

MBIWD Eligibility for Young People

The Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities (MBIWD) lets you get a job and keep your Medicaid health coverage.

Private Health Coverage for Young People

Private Health insurance is the most common way people get health coverage.

Other Programs

Other programs help young people with food, money, savings, and more.

Parent Focus

Work makes life better. See how you can help your child get started.

Parent Focus: Four Ways Benefits Support Work

Learn how benefits and a job can work together for your child.

Medicaid Covers People With Disabilities Who Work

Your child can keep getting Medicaid even while making a lot of money at work.

A Job + SSI = More Money

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has rules that mean your child will be better off when working.

Your Child Can Save More

Saving up money and building assets are a key to comfort and security for your child’s entire life.

Your Child Will Stay Connected to SSI

If your child stops getting SSI benefits due to work income and then that income goes down, they can get back on SSI.

SSI and Youth Who Work

Watch a video to see what happens to SSI when young people go to work.

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