SSI Eligibility Rules Aid Elderly and Disabled Seekers
The Social Security Administration explains that many elderly and disabled individuals may qualify for monthly SSI benefits even with assets above limits if they agree to sell excess assets within set timeframes. Single applicants may hold up to 2000 dollars and couples up to 3000 dollars without reducing SSI, with various asset exemptions including home, personal effects, car, burial items, and business property, plus special rules for jointly owned real estate and pending sales.