Just change (lower) the financial standard to receive benefits.
I’m retired (SSA & small pension).
My wife will work another 3 years (70).
At that time we will be eligible for “welfare” even though our assets will be in the 6-figure range.
We won’t apply but ...
I just did research on your post. Simply is not true. Retiree ‘s have to have an income below poverty level and less than 4500 in assets. Fail,