Citizens who get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments in the United States must meet certain requirements to remain eligible. However, the Social Security Administration has warned that some beneficiaries could lose their disability check if they do not comply with certain regulations. There are millions of Americans who depend on Social Security Disability Insurance to meet their basic requirements, thus this is a very important subject.
The primary reason for these notifications is noncompliance with the eligibility standards. In order to prevent losing their benefits, beneficiaries must maintain accurate information and adhere to set rules. Beneficiaries may also occasionally be the subject of eligibility reviews, which, if improperly handled, may cause uncertainty.
Reasons why we may lose the Disability payment
Loss of a disability payment can occur for a variety of reasons, many of which are related to noncompliance with the regulations set forth by the Social Security Administration. Here are some of the most common causes:
- Earnings above the allowable limit: If a beneficiary begins earning more money than the limit set by the Administration, his or her eligibility for a Disability payment may be suspended. This includes both earned income and other types of income that exceed the guidelines.
- Failure to update information: It is critical that beneficiaries keep their personal information, such as changes in address or medical status, up to date. Failure to update this data can result in suspension of payments.
- Failure to conduct periodic medical evaluations: Social Security Disability beneficiaries may be subject to periodic medical evaluations to verify whether their condition remains eligible to get benefits. Failure to comply with these evaluations may result in loss of payments.
- Living outside the United States for an extended period of time: There are strict rules about how long a beneficiary can live outside the United States and still get his or her Social Security Disability payment. If the beneficiary exceeds the allowed time, he or she may lose benefits.
- Misrepresenting medical condition or committing fraud: If a beneficiary is found to have provided false information about his or her medical condition or committed fraud in order to get payments, the Social Security Administration has the authority to suspend benefits and take legal action.
So keeping all of these situations in mind may cause us to continue with the monthly Disability payment. In any case, if we lose the benefit there is the possibility of getting it again someday.
Can I get my Disability payment back after losing it?
While losing your Social Security Disability payment may seem like an irreversible situation, in many cases it is possible to regain the benefit if certain requirements are met. To do so, it is critical to act quickly to fix the problem that caused the loss of the payment.
One of the most common options is to request a review of the Social Security Administration’ s decision. If it is believed that the suspension of payments was in error or if circumstances have changed, beneficiaries can appeal the decision and submit new evidence to support their request.
If the suspension was caused by income above the allowable limit, and the beneficiary again meets the conditions, he or she can apply to reopen the case and, if approved, begin getting payments again. This also applies in situations where the lack of a medical evaluation was the reason for the loss.
In some cases, Social Security Disability Insurance offers the option to apply for a temporary waiver if the beneficiary can demonstrate that his or her condition is still serious, but that there was an impediment to meeting the requirements in a timely manner.
It is important to keep in mind that the Social Security Administration has procedures in place to deal with these cases, so having the right advice and submitting the correct documentation is key to recovering benefits.