Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for EID, you must meet all of the following:

Be at least 18 years old but not yet 65 years old
Be a U. S. citizen or “qualified alien”
Have a disability that meets Social Security’s medical criteria
Be working for pay
Meet the resource (asset) limit of $10,000 if you are unmarried and $15,000 if you are married. Resources include cash, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, investments, some retirement accounts, some property, etc. Resources don’t include the home you live in, vehicles you own, or certain other retirement accounts.