2024 Social Security Increase Eligibility Status.  — to be eligible, the ssi resource limit is $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple. If you exceed that limit, you need to spend down your resources to be eligible.

 — the average social security retirement benefit in 2024 is $1,907.  — to be eligible, the ssi resource limit is $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.