Those who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income should know that the Social Security Administration is required by law to review your case to verify that recipients still have disabling conditions that prevent them from doing substantial work, called a Continuing Disability Review.
The Social Security Administration will send notices informing recipients when it is time to review their medical condition and keep them informed about benefit status. How often your medical condition is reviewed depends on whether your condition is likely to improve.
Normally, case will be reviewed:
• Within six to 18 months after the disability application decision if your medical condition is expected to improve.
• Every three years if medical improvement is possible.
• Every 7 years if medical improvement is not expected.
Those receiving disability benefits can complete and submit the Medical Continuing Disability Review Report (SSA-454) online. The online option is available to adults who receive SSDI, SSI, or both, and do not have a representative payee. To complete the form online, sign in to your personal my Social Security account and select “Complete Your Continuing Disability Review.” If you do not have an account, visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount to get started.
If you do not have a personal my Social Security account, fill out and print SSA-454 at www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-454-bk.pdf Mail or make an appointment to take the completed form to the local Social Security office.
