Who is Eligible?
Individuals with disabilities must meet a few requirements to be eligible for an Account.
You are eligible if:
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The disability was present before the age of 26
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One of the following is true:
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You are eligible for, or you receive, SSI or SSDI because of your disability.
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You experience blindness as determined by the Social Security Act.
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You have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment with marked and severed function limitation that has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 continuous months or result in death.
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You have a similarly severe disability with a written diagnosis from a licensed physician that can be produced if requested.
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Your disability is included on the Social Security Administration’s list of Compassionate Allowances Conditions.
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Did you know?
Proof of eligibility is not required to open an Account. You will certify during the enrollment process and recertify annually. You should maintain a record of your diagnosis, benefits verification letter or other relevant documents in the event you are required to prove eligibility at a later date.
