Can I lose my SSDI benefits if my health improves in California?

By Hogan Smith

Updated 12/02/2025

Can I lose my SSDI benefits if my health improves in California? In California, if your health shows significant improvement, there is a chance you might lose your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) regularly reviews your condition through Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) to see if you still qualify. If they determine you are able to work or your disability no longer meets their standards, your benefits might be reduced or stopped. However, the process includes thorough medical evaluations and is not automatic.

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Understanding SSDI Benefit Reviews

The SSA may:

  • Conduct Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) to assess health improvements.
  • Request updated medical records and evaluations from your healthcare providers.
When Benefits May End

Your benefits can be stopped if:

  • The SSA finds that your condition no longer prevents you from working.
  • You show sustained improvement during medical reviews.
Work Incentives and Trial Work Period

California SSDI recipients can:

  • Take advantage of a Trial Work Period (TWP) to test ability to work without losing benefits immediately.
  • Use work incentives that allow gradual re-entry to employment.
Appealing Benefit Cessations

If benefits are stopped:

  • You can file an appeal to challenge the SSA’s medical or work capacity decision.
  • Legal representation can improve appeal success rates.
Keeping Documentation Updated

It’s important to:

  • Provide current and accurate medical reports regularly.
  • Report any changes in your health status or work activity.
Consulting Professionals

Getting expert advice helps to:

  • Navigate the complexities of SSA rules in California.
  • Understand your rights regarding benefit continuation or cessation.

How Hogan Smith Can Help

At Hogan Smith, we assist Californians concerned about losing SSDI benefits due to health improvements by:

  • Reviewing your medical documentation to ensure it accurately reflects your current condition.
  • Guiding you through Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) and what to expect.
  • Helping you understand how work incentives and the Trial Work Period operate in California.
  • Representing you in appeals to protect your benefit rights if the SSA proposes to stop payments.

Contact Hogan Smith Today

If you face questions about losing SSDI benefits Hogan Smith for a free consultation today. Our knowledgeable team is ready to help you understand your options and fight to maintain the benefits you deserve.

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