What are the disability benefits in Kansas?
By Hogan Smith
Updated 05/09/2025
If you're living with a disability in Kansas, there are federal and state programs that may provide financial and medical assistance. Understanding what disability benefits are available in Kansas can help you access the support you need to maintain stability and quality of life.

This guide outlines the key disability benefit programs available to residents of Kansas.
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Federal Disability Benefit Programs in Kansas
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- For people who have worked and paid Social Security taxes.
- Monthly payments are based on your previous earnings.
- You must have a long-term disability that prevents you from working.
- After two years of SSDI eligibility, you qualify for Medicare.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- For individuals with low income and limited resources, regardless of work history.
- Provides monthly financial support.
- Kansas SSI recipients are also automatically enrolled in KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program.
State Disability Assistance in Kansas
KanCare (Kansas Medicaid Program)
- Administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
- Provides health coverage for low-income individuals with disabilities.
- Automatically available to SSI recipients and may also be available to others based on income and disability status.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
- Offers services including mental health care, developmental disability services, and home and community-based support programs.
- Helps individuals live more independently through various waiver programs.
Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS)
- Provides employment services, training, and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
- Helps eligible individuals prepare for, find, and maintain employment.
Eligibility for Disability Benefits in Kansas
To qualify for SSDI or SSI in Kansas, you must:
- Have a medical condition expected to last at least 12 months or result in death
- Be unable to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA)
- For SSDI: Have sufficient work credits from prior employment
- For SSI: Meet strict income and asset limits
Your condition must meet or equal one of the impairments listed in the SSA Blue Book.
How to Apply for Disability Benefits in Kansas
You can apply through the following channels:
- Online: Visit www.ssa.gov to apply for SSDI or SSI
- By phone: Call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
- In person: Visit a local Social Security office in Kansas
- For Medicaid: Apply through the KanCare website
How Hogan Smith Can Help
Navigating disability benefits can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. At Hogan Smith, we help Kansas residents understand their options and fight for the benefits they deserve.
We can assist you with:
- Determining whether SSDI, SSI, or both are right for your situation
- Gathering medical documentation that supports your case
- Preparing and submitting accurate and complete applications
- Representing you during the appeals process if you’re denied
Contact Hogan Smith Today
If you need help applying for disability benefits in Kansas or appealing a denial, contact Hogan Smith for a free consultation. We’re ready to guide you through the system and fight for the support you need.
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