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Your disability checks may stop or are under review

Open the notice from Social Security first. Asking to keep payments during an appeal has a short time limit.

1. Step 1: Open the notice now

   Read the letter from Social Security today. It explains how to appeal and whether payments can continue during your appeal.

   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “The notice will also tell you if you are entitled to continued benefits during your appeal.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Code of Federal Regulations (govinfo.gov, 4-1-25 edition): 20 CFR 404.1597a says: “The written notice will also explain your right to appeal if you disagree with our determination” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Code of Federal Regulations (govinfo.gov, 4-1-25 edition): 20 CFR 416.996 says: “you may choose to have your disability or blindness benefits” (checked 2026-10-12)

2. Step 2: Ask in writing to keep payments during an appeal

   Social Security's SSI appeals page says that to keep benefits while you appeal a medical cessation, "you must complete a written request for benefit continuation within 10 days after the date you receive the written notice." Federal rules for SSI and Social Security disability also set 10 days. Check the notice or call to confirm.

   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “you must complete a written request for benefit continuation within 10 days after the date you receive the written notice.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Code of Federal Regulations (govinfo.gov, 4-1-25 edition): 20 CFR 416.996 says: “continuation of benefits no later than 10 days after the date you receive the notice of our initial” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Code of Federal Regulations (govinfo.gov, 4-1-25 edition): 20 CFR 404.1597a says: “continuation of benefits no later than 10 days after the date you receive the notice of our initial” (checked 2026-10-12)

3. Step 3: Ask Social Security to reconsider

   The first appeal step is reconsideration. You can write a letter or use Form SSA-789. Social Security says to ask in writing "within 60 days after the date you receive the written notice" and assumes you got the notice five days after its date. Check the notice or call to confirm.

   • Social Security Administration: Appeal a decision we made says: “Start by asking us to reconsider a decision we made.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “You may write to us or complete a Form SSA-789 (Request for Reconsideration Disability Cessation)” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “You or your representative must ask in writing for a request for reconsideration within 60 days after the date you receive the written notice” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “We assume that you receive the notice five days after the date on the notice” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Code of Federal Regulations (govinfo.gov, 4-1-25 edition): 20 CFR 416.1409 says: “files a written request at one of our offices within 60 days after the date you receive notice of the initial determination” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Code of Federal Regulations (govinfo.gov, 4-1-25 edition): 20 CFR 404.909 says: “Within 60 days after the date you receive notice of the initial” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Code of Federal Regulations (govinfo.gov, 4-1-25 edition): 20 CFR 416.1336 says: “shall be presumed to be 5 days after the date on the face of such notice” (checked 2026-10-12)

4. Step 4: Send it to your local Social Security office

   Send your written request to your local Social Security office. Contact Social Security if you need help filing. In a cessation appeal you can have a hearing with a disability hearing officer.

   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “send the completed form to your local Social Security office.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “Contact us if you need help filing your appeal.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “You are entitled to a hearing with a disability hearing officer.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Code of Federal Regulations (govinfo.gov, 4-1-25 edition): 20 CFR 416.1414 says: “We will provide you with an opportunity for a disability hearing if” (checked 2026-10-12)

5. Step 5: Know how a review works

   Social Security reviews whether you still have a disabling condition. You must send a report, and you can complete it online. An examiner at your state's Disability Determination Services may contact you.

   • Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Continuing Disability Reviews says: “Social Security periodically reviews your medical impairment(s) to determine if you continue to have a disabling condition.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Social Security Administration: What to do during a Disability review says: “When we do a Disability review, you must submit a report.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Social Security Administration: What to do during a Disability review says: “Complete your Continuing Disability Review Report online.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Social Security Administration: What to do during a Disability review says: “Then, we’ll send your case to an examiner at your state’s Disability Determination Services (DDS). The examiner will contact you.” (checked 2026-10-12)

Status unknown, call to confirm. Contact your local Social Security office before you make plans.

• Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “Contact us if you need help filing your appeal.” (checked 2026-10-12)
• Social Security Administration: Understanding SSI: Appeals Process says: “send the completed form to your local Social Security office.” (checked 2026-10-12)

Not legal advice. The agency or program decides what applies to your situation.