Does Social Security Disability look at your financial resources?   Social Security Disability is based on a medical determination of being disabled and on a person having paid into the system in order to achieve insured status. Financial resources do not really have anything to do with it. SSD does not look at a person's assets. SSI does, however, because it is need-based and the asset limit for an individual is $2000. Both SSD and SSI are subject to earned income limitations. That limit is known as the SGA limit. That is the gross earnings amount a person cannot make and still be eligible for SSD benefits. Their reasoning is that if you can make this much you do not have functional limitations that make you disabled. Here is the current SGA amount. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Social Security Disability denied Disability denied twice When do you get a letter about your disability benefit amount? Applying for SSD and SSI at the same time Help from a disability attorney Filing for disability with herniated disc Can You Work While You Appeal Your Social Security Disability Decision? When Social Security Disability Sends You To A Doctor, What Kind Is It? How many times will Social Security deny you? How to file for disability in Connecticut Can your doctor help you get disability? What if a husband and wife are both receiving disability? If you receive disability, can you work and supplement your income? When do I get my disability check and back pay check? Decision by the judge at a disability hearing