# 20 C.F.R. § 416.1205 (2026): Limitation on resources

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1205

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 416.1205 (2026)
- **Heading:** Limitation on resources
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter III: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION / Part 416: SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED / Subpart L: Resources and Exclusions / § 416.1205: § 416.1205   Limitation on resources.

## Text

(a)
Individual with no eligible spouse.
An aged, blind, or disabled individual with no spouse is eligible for benefits under title XVI of the Act if his or her nonexcludable resources do not exceed $1,500 prior to January 1, 1985, and all other eligibility requirements are met. An individual who is living with an ineligible spouse is eligible for benefits under title XVI of the Act if his or her nonexcludable resources, including the resources of the spouse, do not exceed $2,250 prior to January 1, 1985, and all other eligibility requirements are met.
(b)
Individual with an eligible spouse.
An aged, blind, or disabled individual who has an eligible spouse is eligible for benefits under title XVI of the Act if their nonexcludable resources do not exceed $2,250 prior to January 1, 1985, and all other eligibility requirements are met.
(c)
Effective January 1, 1985 and later.
The resources limits and effective dates for January 1, 1985 and later are as follows:
Effective date
Individual
Individual and spouse
Jan. 1, 1985
$1,600
$2,400
Jan. 1, 1986
1,700
$2,550
Jan. 1, 1987
1,800
$2,700
Jan. 1, 1988
1,900
$2,850
Jan. 1, 1989
2,000
$3,000
[50 FR 38982, Sept. 26, 1985]

## Nearby sections

- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1201 (2026) § 416.1201   Resources; general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1201.md)
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- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1204 (2026) § 416.1204   Deeming of resources of the sponsor of an alien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1204.md)
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- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1207 (2026) § 416.1207   Resources determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1207.md)
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- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1210 (2026) § 416.1210   Exclusions from resources; general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1210.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1212 (2026) § 416.1212   Exclusion of the home.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1212.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1216 (2026) § 416.1216   Exclusion of household goods and personal effects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1216.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1218 (2026) § 416.1218   Exclusion of the automobile.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1218.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1220 (2026) § 416.1220   Property essential to self-support; general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1220.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 416.1222 (2026) § 416.1222   How income-producing property essential to self-support is counted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P416_S416_1222.md)

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