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There are other reasons why a person may be denied benefit payments after they've already been receiving benefits for a period of time. If Social Security repeatedly tries to contact the individual given the contact information they have (the address, the phone number, etc.)—by sending out three or four notices or calling them or running a computer search—and still cannot locate the individual, by law, they can terminate benefits.

So it is important to remember that if benefit recipients are moving and their address is changing, they should let Social Security know how to contact them. As a back up plan, any person who's getting Social Security disability benefits can have Social Security send a copy of every letter that they send to the recipient to a designated person, as well. There's a form that can be filled out requesting that duplicate notices be sent to another individual and indicates how long the request should be in effect. If someone has difficulty getting their mail either because their mailbox is not secure or because they are moving around, it's not a bad idea to at least think about whether there's someone they trust who could be copied on all notices from the Social Security Administration. This way there is less chance the individual will be terminated because the Social Security Administration is unable to contact them.

Another reason why an individual receiving SSI benefits will be denied ongoing benefits is if that individual has income over a certain amount. This annual income threshold allowed varies from state to state. Whatever the annual income threshold is, if a person's earnings are in excess of that, they will eventually have their benefits ceased.

One other reason why an SSI recipient could be denied ongoing benefits is if they start to have excess resources. Even though the rules are set up to allow individuals to earn some amount of money, the problem would be if they put it in the bank resulting in assets over a certain amount.

Social Security disability recipients must promptly report any improvement in their condition, if they return to work, and certain other events as long as they are receiving benefits. These responsibilities are explained in the booklet individuals receive when benefits start.

Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 10:22PM by Registered CommenterKeith Holden, MD | Comments8 Comments | References790 References

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You have an excellent web site! Thank you for sharing this information with us. I have technical questions regarding the coding that is listed in small print above my name and address on a letter that I received from the SSA today giving me their decision on a 'Disability Update Report' that was sent to me, completed by me, and returned to the SSA a few months ago. The small print reads: "01 08, CDR,PC4, CH, 032249...TO33". What do these codes mean? Thank you for any help you can give on this.
January 17, 2006 | Unregistered CommenterBJ
You are welcome. I'm sorry, but I do not know that type of technical information. Please contact your local Social Security Administration office to find out what those codes mean. Good luck.
January 18, 2006 | Registered CommenterKeith Holden, MD
My sister has been receiving disability benefits for several years due to a diagnosis of Scleroderma - and autoimmune disease that affects the connective tissues. Two years ago she completed almost a years worth of Chemotherapy to force the Scleroderma into remission. It worked. She's been in remission for almost a year. She is still receiving disability even though she's in remission. However, she now believes that she's well enough to operate a motorcycle on her own. Can she lose her disability benefits if Social Security 1) finds out that she's in remission 2)finds out that she bought a motorcycle and 3) gets a class "M" drivers licence?
April 9, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterK. Herman
If her Scleroderma is in "remission" to the point that your sister now has the functional ability to work, Social Security may find that she is no longer disabled. But first, her case would have to be pulled to undergo a review. Being able to now ride a motorcycle could signify a functional improvement over her prior abilities. Because so many factors come into play in a disability decision, these little points of information you have provided are really not enough to know what Social Security would decide if her case were to be reviewed.
April 10, 2007 | Registered CommenterKeith Holden, MD
Hi,

I received a disability update report too. Back in June this year. Did they try to contact you by mail? if they did, what'd they have to say?

Thanks,
Yanal
August 9, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterYanal
I have been all over the internet as suggested by an employee at my local office said could be easily found and downloaded. i am serarching for a Case Review request for a friend whose circumstnaces have drastically chenaged and, without additional income. she is soom to become homeless. I have already checked all public services available in her state and county to no avail. SSI is her only income and her housing exenses have increased greatly. I have been to my local office today, withstood the long wait only to be directed to the internet. If anyone can help please email me at jinfromfilly@yahoo.com THANX
December 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterVIRGINIA TOLBERT
I was wondering if you know which diary date for a CDR a hemodialysis patients fall under? Would it be different for Peritineal dialysis? The SSD examiner told my husband once he was approved for benefits that usually they try to review in 3 years but that they are pretty backed up and it can take up to six years. Do you happen to know? We live in the state of FL if that makes any difference.

Thanks for the great site!
January 12, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSuartel
I would suspect that a hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis CDR diary date would be 6-7 years. Best wishes to you and your husband.
January 14, 2008 | Registered CommenterKeith Holden, MD
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