SSI Asset Limits

Can You Sell Some Assets if You Have Too Much to Qualify for SSI?

If you have too many assets to qualify for SSI disability, you might be able to collect SSI while you sell some assets.

How Financial Aid, Grants, and Scholarships Are Treated for SSI Disability

Certain types of financial aid, scholarships, and grants will be ignored for purposes of SSI eligibility.

ABLE Savings Accounts Allow SSI and Medicaid Recipients to Save Money

ABLE bank accounts allow individuals to save money without losing eligibility for SSI disability or Medicaid.

How Much Can I Have in Assets and Still Be Eligible for SSI Disability Benefits?

SSI limits how much you (and your spouse) can have in assets (property) and be eligible for disability benefits.

What Will Happen If Social Security Says I Transferred Assets to Qualify for SSI?

Giving away or selling assets cheaply to qualify for disability can make you ineligible for SSI.

Using Special Needs Trusts for SSI Eligibility

Individuals with a disability can still qualify for SSI if there is an SSI trust that holds funds for their benefit.

When a Loan Counts as an Asset or Income for SSI Disability

When Social Security treats loans as income or resources for SSI eligibility purposes.

When Your Home Can Be Excluded as an Asset for SSI Disability

Social Security will not usually count your home toward the asset limit for SSI purposes.

What if I Receive Property or Income After I Apply for Social Security Disability?

Having assets does not need to affect your eligibility for benefits under SSI or SSDI.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability covers all the eligibility rules for SSI.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

This Nolo book covers SSI rules and Medicaid rules for seniors and persons with disabilities.