Can I lose my SSDI benefits if my health improves in New York?
By Hogan Smith
Updated 11/26/2025
Can I lose my SSDI benefits if my health improves in New York? In New York, your SSDI benefits could be at risk if your medical condition significantly improves to the point where you can engage in substantial gainful activity. The Social Security Administration ( SSA) may initiate a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) to reassess your eligibility. If the SSA determines you are no longer disabled according to their criteria, your benefits may be reduced or stopped. However, this process includes strict evaluations and your right to appeal any decision.
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Understanding Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)
The SSA regularly reviews your case to determine if you still qualify:
- CDRs assess changes in your medical condition that could impact disability status.
- They usually occur every 3 to 7 years but can happen sooner if improvement is suspected.
When Does Health Improvement Affect SSDI?
Improvement can lead to benefit loss if:
- Your health enables substantial gainful activity (SGA).
- Your condition no longer meets the SSA’s definition of disability.
Medical Evidence is Key
SSA relies heavily on evidence including:
- Updated medical records showing health improvement.
- Examinations from SSA-appointed doctors.
Reinstatement and Appeals Process
If benefits stop, you can:
- Request an appeal within strict timeframes.
- Apply for expedited reinstatement if your condition worsens again.
Work Incentives and Trial Work Periods
New York offers:
- Trial Work Period allowing beneficiaries to test working without losing benefits immediately.
- Other incentives to encourage gradual return to work.
Keep Your Case Updated
You must:
- Report any health changes promptly.
- Submit requested documentation timely to avoid automatic cancellations.
How Hogan Smith Can Help You
At Hogan Smith, we help clients in New York facing potential SSDI benefit loss by:
- Reviewing your case to understand how health changes impact your SSDI eligibility.
- Assisting with preparing and submitting strong medical evidence to support your claim during reviews.
- Guiding you through the complex appeals process if your benefits are denied or stopped.
- Advising on how to utilize work incentives and trial work periods without jeopardizing your benefits prematurely.
Contact Hogan Smith Today
If you’re concerned about losing your SSDI benefits in New York due to health improvements, contact Hogan Smith today for a free consultation. Our experienced attorneys will help you protect your rights, navigate SSA’s disability reviews, and maintain the benefits you need.
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