@theBearisBack: I worked as a caseworker and can attest firsthand that I did NOT receive any bonuses when I helped a former client apply/get SSI/SSDI. Where you got your information from is wrong!!
Forget COJO. It is only good for photo ops. Beter to go to JBFCS or VESID (age eligibility).
This is important: If an individual receives SSI, their checking/savigns acount CAN’T have more than $2,000.00. Why? Because the monies they are receiving is from the government. The government considers SSI spendable income. But keep those receipts, as the IRS has been known to audit going back 10-15 years, yes, 10-15 for SSI recipients.
If an individual receives SSDI, there is no minimum/maximum that has to be kept in the bank. Why? Because SSDI is monies that the indvidual worked for (qualifying quarters)NOT from the government.
SSI: Social Security Income. Monies from the government
SSDI: Social Security Disability Insurance. EARNED monies.