Can I lose my SSDI benefits if my health improves? If your health improves, you may face a review by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to determine if you still qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The SSA periodically evaluates cases to check if the medical condition that qualified you for SSDI has changed. While an improvement in your health can affect your eligibility, the SSA will consider whether you can perform substantial gainful activity before stopping your benefits. This means improvements in your condition do not automatically end your benefits without a formal review.
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Understanding Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)
The SSA may:
- Conduct periodic reviews to assess if your health has improved.
- Request updated medical records and tests to verify your current condition.
- Evaluate if you can engage in work-related activities now.
Improved Health and Work Capacity
When your health improves:
- The SSA checks if you can perform substantial gainful activity (SGA).
- Returning to work or earning above the SGA limit may disqualify you from SSDI benefits.
- Even if you work part-time, it can impact benefit eligibility depending on earnings.
How the SSA Determines Discontinuance
SSA decisions are based on:
- Medical evidence proving significant improvement in your condition.
- Functional assessments that show your ability to perform jobs.
- Whether treatment or medication controlled your symptoms effectively.
What Happens if Benefits Are Stopped?
If benefits end:
- You will receive notice in advance with the reason for termination.
- You can appeal the SSA's decision if you disagree.
- There is a trial work period allowing you to test work without immediate loss of benefits.
Maintaining Benefits With Health Changes
Remember:
- Improvement does not always mean benefits end if you still have functional limitations.
- The SSA reviews cases carefully to balance work ability with medical evidence.
- Consulting with experienced professionals can help protect your rights during reviews.
How Hogan Smith Can Help
At Hogan Smith, we support Arkansas clients facing SSDI benefit reviews by:
- Helping you understand how health improvements could impact your SSDI eligibility and what the SSA looks for during reviews.
- Gathering and presenting strong medical documentation to demonstrate your continuing disability if applicable.
- Guiding you through appeals processes if your benefits are challenged or stopped.
- Advising on work incentive programs like trial work periods to maintain benefits while improving.
Contact Hogan Smith Today
If you are concerned about losing your SSDI benefits due to health improvements in Arkansas, contact Hogan Smith for a free consultation. Our skilled team will help you navigate benefit reviews, protect your rights, and fight for the benefits you deserve.
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