Types of Disability Benefits Available in New Hampshire

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

• Who qualifies? Individuals who have worked and paid Social Security taxes.
• What it provides: Monthly cash benefits based on your average lifetime earnings.
• Additional benefits: After two years of SSDI benefits, recipients become eligible for Medicare.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• Who qualifies? Individuals with limited income and resources, regardless of work history.
• What it provides: Monthly payments to help cover basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
• Additional benefits: SSI recipients in New Hampshire automatically qualify for Medicaid, providing essential health insurance.

3. Medicaid (via SSI eligibility)

• New Hampshire offers Medicaid health coverage automatically to those approved for SSI.
• Covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and other necessary health services.

4. Other State Assistance Programs

• Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): State financial help for individuals who do not qualify for SSDI but meet strict disability and income requirements.
• State Supplemental Payment (SSP): New Hampshire may offer an additional payment to SSI recipients based on living arrangements.

Eligibility Requirements for Disability Benefits in New Hampshire

To qualify for SSDI or SSI, you must:

• Have a medical condition that meets the SSA’s definition of disability, meaning it prevents you from working for at least 12 months or is expected to result in death.
• For SSDI, you must have sufficient work credits.
• For SSI, you must meet strict income and asset limits.

How to Apply for Disability Benefits in New Hampshire

You can apply:

• Online at ssa.gov
• By phone at 1-800-772-1213
• In person at your local Social Security office

Ensure your application is complete, accurate, and supported by solid medical evidence.