If a person is applying for Social Security Disability it does not matter how much income, property or savings you or your household have. The disability benefits come from your FICA or payroll taxes, and just like the old age social security check, income and assets do not matter.

So there is no need to wait until you run down your savings before applying !! All too oftern lawyers and representative see this.

SSI or supplemental security income is different as it is basically a welfare type program and it does require that you have not too much income or assets.