Can my SSDI eligibility change if my health improves?

By Hogan Smith

Updated 12/02/2025

Can my SSDI eligibility change if my health improves? Yes, your SSDI eligibility can be reevaluated if there is a notable improvement in your health condition. The Social Security Administration ( SSA) regularly reviews cases to ensure that recipients still meet the criteria for receiving benefits. Significant health improvements may lead to termination or suspension of benefits if you are deemed capable of working again. However, these changes depend on thorough medical assessments and SSA's evaluation of your ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.

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Health Improvement Reviews

The SSA may initiate a review if:

  • Your medical condition shows improvement according to updated medical evidence.
  • There is evidence you may be able to return to work.
  • You report functional improvements during routine status checks.
Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)

Periodic assessments by the SSA to determine if benefits should continue, including:

  • Medical re-examinations and updated reports from healthcare providers.
  • Interviews about your current abilities and daily activities.
Impact of Working While on SSDI

Returned work activity can affect eligibility:

  • If your earnings surpass substantial gainful activity (SGA) limits, benefits may be stopped.
  • Trial work periods permit you to test your ability to work without immediately losing benefits.
Reporting Health Changes

It is important to:

  • Inform SSA promptly about any improvements in health or ability to work.
  • Submit updated medical evidence proactively.
Potential Benefit Adjustments

Improvements can lead to:

  • Reduction or termination of SSDI benefits after review.
  • Opportunities to reapply if conditions change or worsen again.

How Hogan Smith Can Help You

At Hogan Smith, we guide you through how health improvements may affect your SSDI eligibility by:

  • Explaining the continuing disability review process clearly to set expectations.
  • Helping you prepare and organize medical documentation to support your case.
  • Advising on proper reporting of changes in health or work status to SSA.
  • Providing representation and defense if your benefits face possible termination due to improvement.

Contact Hogan Smith Today

If you are facing SSDI eligibility questions related to health improvements, contact Hogan Smith today. Our skilled team is ready to provide a free consultation and help you understand how changes in your condition may impact your benefits while protecting your rights throughout the process.

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