Can I lose my SSDI benefits if my health improves in Washington?
By Hogan Smith
Updated 12/01/2025
Can I lose my SSDI benefits if my health improves in Washington? In Washington, your SSDI benefits can potentially be affected if your health shows significant improvement. The Social Security Administration ( SSA) regularly reviews cases to determine if recipients still meet the disability criteria. If your condition improves to the point where you are able to work or perform substantial activities, your benefits could be discontinued. However, the SSA follows strict protocols before stopping payments to ensure you truly no longer qualify.
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Step 1: Periodic Medical Reviews by SSA
The SSA will:
- Conduct medical reviews to check if your condition has improved enough to resume work.
- Request updated records or new examinations from your healthcare providers.
Step 2: Consideration of Your Ability to Work
SSA evaluates:
- Whether you can perform substantial gainful activity (SGA) despite your health changes.
- Your residual functional capacity to engage in any type of employment.
Step 3: Possible Timely Cessation of Benefits
If the SSA finds improvement:
- They may propose stopping benefits, but the decision is carefully reviewed.
- You will usually receive advance notifications and opportunities to respond.
Step 4: Reconsideration and Appeal Rights
If benefits are stopped:
- You have the right to appeal and provide evidence if your condition worsens or wasn’t accurately evaluated.
- Legal representation can significantly improve your chances of reinstatement.
Additional Safeguards
Washington recipients benefit from:
- Work incentive programs such as Trial Work Periods to test your ability without losing benefits immediately.
- Protection from abrupt termination through SSA’s procedural safeguards.
How Hogan Smith Can Help
At Hogan Smith, we support Washington SSDI recipients concerned about losing benefits due to health improvements by:
- Evaluating your case to understand how your health changes might affect your benefits and explaining the SSA's review process.
- Assisting in gathering and organizing medical evidence to accurately represent your current condition.
- Representing you during appeals or hearings if the SSA seeks to stop your benefits.
- Guiding you through work incentives and programs that allow gradual return to work without immediate loss of benefits.
Contact Hogan Smith Today
If you’re in Washington and worried about whether your SSDI benefits might end due to health improvements, contact Hogan Smith for a free consultation. Our experienced team will help you understand your rights, protect your benefits, and navigate complex SSA procedures confidently.
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