Can I continue receiving SSDI benefits during the appeals process?

Yes, it is possible to continue receiving benefits during an appeal. To do this, you must file a separate request for a continuation of benefits within ten (10) days of receiving your notice of cessation of disability benefits.

How long do I have before my disability benefits are officially terminated?

Generally, benefits will be terminated two (2) months following the receipt of the cessation of disability benefits notification. This termination can be paused if provisional benefits are granted while your claim is being reviewed during the appeal.

Cessation of Disability Benefits

Q: Why would my disability benefits be ceased?

Cessation of disability benefits occurs if the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines that a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipient is no longer qualified to receive assistance. However, a beneficiary can prevent this by successfully appealing the decision.

Cessation of disability benefits, also known as disability cessation or Social Security termination, occurs when the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines that a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipient is no longer eligible to receive benefits. SSDI recipients may be able to prevent this by appealing the decision.

SSDI recipients may continue receiving benefits during the appeals process if they file a request for a continuation of benefits. This filing is separate from the appeals process and must be completed within 10 days of the date on the Notice of Cessation of Disability Benefits.

Generally, benefits will be terminated 2 months after receipt of the Notice of Cessation of Disability Benefits, unless provisional benefits are granted while the claim is being reviewed during the appeal.

Understanding how to get off of SSDI, whether through SSA-initiated Social Security termination or by voluntarily returning to work, can help recipients prepare for the transition by protecting their income during an appeal and by exploring options like the Ticket to Work program if they are able to re-enter the workforce.

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