Social Security Disability Recipients: Learn about Two Things that May Suspend or Stop Your Social Security Disability Benefits and What You Can Do About It

When a disabled individual is finally granted Social Security Disability benefits by the Social Security Administration, they may breathe a heavy sigh of relief. Although the Social Security Administration’s rules and regulations that entitle disabled individuals to receive Social Security Disability benefits are in place to help disabled individuals financially so that they can survive, the process of obtaining benefits is often not exactly easy. However, one thing that Social Security Disability recipients may not know is that once they are granted benefits, they must follow the rules and regulations of the Social Security Administration or they may lose their benefits, or their benefits may be suspended. Here we discuss two things that can cause a Social Security Disability benefits recipient to lose their Social Security Disability benefits, and what those who are potentially facing losing their benefits can do about it.

Two Things That May Impact Your Social Security Disability Benefits

According to the Social Security Administration, there are two things that may impact a Social Security Disability recipient’s eligibility to keep receiving their benefits after they have been approved. First, a Social Security Disability recipient may lose their benefits, or their benefits may be suspended, if they work too much. According to the Social Security Administration, “During the 36-month re-entitlement period after you complete the TWP, we suspend cash benefits for any months your earnings are over the substantial level. If your work and earnings fall below the substantial level for any months in that period, we can start your benefits again.” The Administration further notes that, “In 2024, average earnings of $1,550 or more per month ($2,590 or more per month if you are blind) are usually considered substantial. The amount of earnings that we consider substantial changes each year. Benefits will end if work and earnings are above the substantial level after the 36-month re-entitlement period.”

Secondly, a Social Security Disability recipient may lose their benefits if their medical condition improves. It is important to note that the Social Security Administration mandates that “You are responsible for promptly reporting any improvement in your condition, or if you return to work.” Accordingly, if a Social Security Disability recipient reports that their medical condition has improved, and they are no longer deemed to be disabled under Social Security rules and regulations, their benefits may be discontinued or suspended.

Act Now by Getting Legal Help with Your Social Security Disability Case

Social Security rules and regulations are challenging for many disabled individuals to navigate. Accordingly, if you need legal help with your Social Security Disability case it is best to speak with an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer about your rights and options. The experienced Social Security Disability lawyers at Nationwide Disability Law are here to help disabled individuals with their challenging Social Security Disability issues. Do not hesitate to speak with an experienced lawyer about your case today. Contact Nationwide Disability Law and speak to a lawyer about your case now.

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ssa.gov/benefits/disability/work.html#:~:text=Benefits%20will%20end%20if%20work,no%20longer%20have%20a%20disability.