Step 1: Report Your Health Improvements

Notify SSA immediately if your health starts to improve, as:

• Honesty with SSA helps avoid penalties or overpayment issues.
• You must submit updated medical evidence showing your progress.

Step 2: Undergo Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)

SSA conducts periodic CDRs to:

• Verify your current medical condition through new evaluations.
• Determine if your improved health allows you to return to work.

Step 3: Submit Medical Documentation

Healthcare providers should provide:

• Detailed records and assessments documenting treatment and progress.
• Professional opinions about your ability to work or perform daily activities.

Step 4: Potential Impact on Your Benefits

Depending on SSA's review:

• Your benefits may continue unchanged if disability persists.
• Benefits might be reduced or stopped if SSA finds you no longer disabled.

Step 5: Appeal Process if Benefits Are Denied

If benefits are stopped:

• You have the right to appeal the decision within SSA guidelines.
• Provide additional evidence or new medical opinions to support your continued disability claim.

Keep Communication Open

Stay engaged with SSA and your health providers to ensure:

• Timely updates on your health status and work capacity.
• Proper documentation for reviews or appeals.