Can I lose my SSDI benefits if my health improves in New Jersey? In New Jersey, if your health condition shows significant improvement, it may affect your eligibility to continue receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The Social Security Administration (SSA) regularly reviews cases to determine if beneficiaries still meet the disability requirements. However, improvements must be substantial enough to enable you to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA). Simply feeling better does not automatically mean your benefits will end.
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Step 1: Understand Medical Improvement Reviews
The SSA may conduct periodic reviews to assess if:
- Your medical condition has improved and affects your ability to work.
- Improvement must be substantial enough for you to do significant work activities.
- These reviews are called Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR).
Step 2: Know What Evidence the SSA Considers
The SSA reviews:
- Medical records showing your current health status.
- Statements from your healthcare providers about your functional abilities.
- Your ability to perform work-related tasks despite your condition.
Step 3: Consider Impact on Work Activities
Improvement affects SSDI when you can:
- Engage in substantial gainful activity as defined by the SSA.
- Perform regular or full-time work duties.
- Earn more than the SSA’s income threshold for disability.
Step 4: Prepare for the Possible Outcomes
If your benefits are reviewed:
- You may have your SSDI benefits terminated if improvement is proven.
- If not, your benefits will continue uninterrupted.
- You have the right to appeal any termination decision.
Additional Notes for New Jersey Residents
Keep in mind that:
- New Jersey SSDI recipients can request return to work programs to ease the transition.
- Consulting a qualified attorney can help with navigating reviews and appeals.
- Stay proactive in reporting changes in your health and work activity to remain compliant.
How Hogan Smith Can Help
At Hogan Smith, we provide strong support for New Jersey residents facing potential SSDI benefits loss due to health improvement by:
- Carefully reviewing your medical records and monitoring improvements to prepare your case fully for SSA reviews.
- Advising you on how to document your health status and work capabilities to protect your benefits rights.
- Representing you during Continuing Disability Reviews to prevent wrongful benefit termination.
- Guiding you through the appeal process if your SSDI benefits are unfairly stopped due to health improvement claims.
Contact Hogan Smith Today
If you're concerned about losing your SSDI benefits in New Jersey after your health improves, contact Hogan Smith today for a free consultation. Our knowledgeable team will help you understand your rights and provide expert assistance to maintain your benefits or successfully handle any SSA reviews or appeals.
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