Step 1: Regular Medical Reviews

In Arizona, the SSA may conduct:

• Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) to assess current health and work ability.
• Requests for updated medical evidence regarding your condition.

Step 2: Improvement in Health

Benefits can be at risk if:

• Your medical records show substantial improvement in ability to function or work.
• You demonstrate capacity to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA).
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• Your symptoms have lessened to the point you no longer meet SSA’s definition of disability.

Step 3: Work Activity Impact

The SSA considers:

• If you can return to full or part-time employment despite your diagnosis.
• Your earnings and whether they exceed monthly limits for SSDI beneficiaries.

Step 4: Protection Measures

You may qualify for:

• Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE) that protects benefits during return-to-work attempts.
• Trial Work Periods allowing you to test your ability to work without losing benefits immediately.

Step 5: Appeal Options

If benefits are stopped, you can:

• Request a reconsideration or hearing if you disagree with the SSA’s decision.
• Present new or additional medical evidence to support continued disability.

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Common Reasons Benefits May Be Ended

• Medical improvement in your condition.
• Engagement in substantial gainful employment beyond allowed limits.
• Failures to comply with SSA requirements or missed medical appointments.