Articles
Articles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Questions
Questions
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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.
Resources
Resources
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Fill out this form to arrange a consultation with a disability lawyer in your area.
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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability covers all the eligibility rules for SSI.
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This Nolo book covers SSI rules and Medicaid rules for seniors and persons with disabilities.
