Updated 12/04/2012 12:00 PM |
ID# 96
Will my Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits stop if I inherit money from a savings account my brother left me after he died?
We consider inherited money income for the month you receive it. It could make you ineligible for that month, depending on the amount. If you keep the money into the following month, we consider it part of your resources.
An individual cannot have more than $2,000 in resources to remain eligible for SSI. Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and report the inheritance. We will let you know how your eligibility is affected and what you can do to remain eligible.
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