If i remember right there's work being done to not only substantially increase the limit, but also eliminate the marriage penalty right now.
Harass your representatives and tell them to get that shit passed if it's not too late.
People who receive SSI benefits (social security for people with disabilities) have a limit on how much they can keep in their bank account before they risk losing their benefits.
That amount is $2000.
It has been $2000 since 1989.
Part of the reason why I've been struggling to get back on my feet after my divorce is due to the marriage penalty with SSI.
I lost all of my benefits when I got married and now they don't want to give them back even though I'm legally single.
