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Can a Person Who Receives Disability Benefits Own a Car?
The short answer is yes, but the longer answer is more complicated.?Car ownership in the context of someone with special n...
Read moreCan a person who receives disability benefits own a car?
- January 8th, 2015
Q
I currently receive federal disability benefits and Medicaid. Can I own my own car?
A
Yes. If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), there is no limit to how many cars you can own. If you receive Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are allowed to own one car.
We have a lot more information about disability benefits and cars here.