Can I Purchase a Car While on Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Many people who are disabled and collect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) maintain the ability to drive, despite their conditions.  At some point, the person with disabilities may need to purchase a new car, and since their benefits are needs-based, they may wonder what their restrictions are and if they can purchase a car while on Supplemental Security Income.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is not to be confused with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which is a disability be...